About today Readings Joshua 24: 1-2, 15-18. Taste and see the goodness of the Lord – Ps 33 (34): 2-3, 16-23. Ephesians 5: 21-32. John 6: 60-69. “Who should we go to? You are the saint of god ‘ Who hasn’t taken on a new hobby or a new job and enthusiastically embraced the novelty? … Read more
About today Readings St. Rose of Lima 1 Thessalonians 1: 1-5, 8-10. The Lord is pleased with his people – Ps 149: 1-6, 9.Matthew 23: 13-22. Oh, you hypocrites Clare: You surely hacked into the scribes and Pharisees, Jesus. What made you angry Jesus: I was angry because they claimed to know what God wanted … Read more
About today Readings St. Bartholomew Apocalypse 21: 9-14. Your friends tell the glory of your kingship, Lord – Ps 144 (145): 10-13, 17-18. John 1: 45-51. You will see heaven open and the Son of Man Nathaniel seems like good company. At the beginning of today’s reading we see him making a joke about Jesus: … Read more
One of the most powerful ways to fight for our marriages is to pray for them! Not only do our husbands need our support as their war helpers in our homes as we go about our daily lives, but they also need us by their side when it comes to spiritual matters. The Bible tells … Read more
About today Readings St. Louis IX; St. Joseph Calasanz 1 Thessalonians 2: 9-13. You have searched me and you know me, Lord – Ps 138 (139): 7-12. Matthew 23: 27-32. Today’s readings offer two conflicting images of parenting The gospel reminds us that misunderstandings can be passed on from generation to generation. There is one … Read more
The news from Afghanistan in the last few days has been devastating. The extremist group of the Taliban has taken control of large cities, displaced and abused countless people. Women and children are exposed to ungodly assault, rape and torture. A recent email sent by Christians in Afghanistan said that if things don’t change, most … Read more
About today Readings 1 Thessalonians 3: 7-13. Fill us with your love, O Lord, and we will sing for joy! – Ps 89 (90): 3-4, 12-14, 17.Matthew 24: 42-51. How do we help grow our faith communities? What keeps us in faith is often the community with which we share that faith. The people who … Read more
After the Taliban took control of Afghanistan, many thoughts cross your mind. The world is nervous and afraid of what this could mean or lead to. But nobody is more fearful than those who are currently stuck in the troubled country and cannot get out. Those who converted from Islam to Christianity in Afghanistan must … Read more
About today Readings St. Monika. Day of repentance 1 Thessalonians 4: 1-8. Let the righteous rejoice in the Lord – 96 (97): 1-2, 5-6, 10-12. Matthew 25: 1-13. What God wants is all of you to be holy This passage from the Bible touches on a neuralgic point for the members of the Christian churches. … Read more
We are about to start a new school year! This year is likely to be filled with additional challenges as we all continue to deal with COVID and its impact on our world. Covering our children with prayer is one of the most important ways we can support our children when they return to school … Read more