Today the Church commemorates the life of Saint Monica, mother of Saint Augustine of Hippo who was instrumental in converting her son to the faith. Monica was born circa 322 AD in in North Africa & died in 387 AD in Italy. Monica was given in marriage to an ill tempered pagan named Patricius andContinue reading “Saint Monica, Pray For Us”
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Saint Bartholomew: Strong in Spirit
As my daughter was getting ready for the third week of her new Catholic school, we learned about the martyr & apostle Bartholomew. Bartholomew, one of the Twelve Apostles, is traditionally identified with Nathanael. Bartholomew was brought to Jesus by Philip, who told him, “Come and see.” When Nathanael encountered Jesus, he quickly came toContinue reading “Saint Bartholomew: Strong in Spirit”
Saint Alphonsus Liguori, Pray for Us
Saint Alphonsus Liguori (1696–1787) was a renowned Italian bishop, theologian, and spiritual writer who founded the Congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer, also known as the Redemptorists. Originally trained as a lawyer, he left his legal career to dedicate himself to preaching the Gospel and serving the poor. He authored many influential books on moralContinue reading “Saint Alphonsus Liguori, Pray for Us”
Third Sunday of Lent: Spiritual Thirst & A Healing Heart
In today’s first reading from Exodus, we see the Israelites journeying in the wilderness and complaining to Moses about being thirsty and hungry. They fear for their children and are tired of the long and arduous journey. Their Lent is very different from our Lent. As God’s chosen people, they are nearly ready to stoneContinue reading “Third Sunday of Lent: Spiritual Thirst & A Healing Heart”
Who’s That Man in the Mirror? From Eden to the Desert – 1st Sunday Lent Reflection
When we sin and fall from God’s grace, shame and vulnerability often follow. Like our first parents in Adam & Eve, we can begin to see ourselves as independent & self-sufficient. We forget that everything we are and have originates from God. Pride distorts our vision, tempting us to believe we stand alongside God’s graceContinue reading “Who’s That Man in the Mirror? From Eden to the Desert – 1st Sunday Lent Reflection”
When the King Draws Near: Pondering the Closing of the Liturgical Year (33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time)
Four Horsemen of Apocalypse (1887) Glinka National Museum Consortium of Music Culture, Moscow by Viktor Vasnetsov from the public domain The Church stands again at the threshold of endings and beginnings. A quiet hush settles over the liturgical year, as if creation itself pauses, listening for the footfall of the coming King. The readings echoContinue reading “When the King Draws Near: Pondering the Closing of the Liturgical Year (33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time)”
The Solemnity of Jesus Christ the King of the Universe
Book of Daniel 7:13-14 Psalm 93:1 Book of Revelation 1:5-8 Gospel of John 18:33b-37 Today, the Catholic Church honors Jesus Christ as the Lord and King of the Universe, reigning over both earth and heaven. This solemnity was first instituted by Pope Pius XI in 1925, originally celebrated in late October. Later, Pope St. PaulContinue reading “The Solemnity of Jesus Christ the King of the Universe”
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