About today Readings Jeremiah 23: 1-6. The lord is my shepherd; I will not want anything – Ps 22 (23). Ephesians 2: 13-18. 6: 30-34. Dwell in the house of the Lord The psalm and gospel reading today has a beautiful symmetry. We rest on Sundays. Jesus urged the disciples “to come to a quiet … Read more
They invite you to bring a talk, lesson, or sermon about prayer. Your first thought when you are normal is, “Who am I? What little I know about prayer could be put in a thimble. “ We all believe in prayer. We try to do it. We don’t see ourselves as role models. Truly God-fearing … Read more
About today Readings Exodus 14: 5-18. Let us sing to the Lord; he covered himself with glory – Exodus 15: 1-6. Matthew 12: 38-42. Jesus offers us the only great sign of the resurrection “Let us sing to the Lord; he covered himself with fame. ‘ Today’s answer reflects the Exodus event when Moses led … Read more
About today Readings St. Apollinaris Exodus 14:21-15: 1. Let us sing to the Lord; he covered himself with glory – Exodus 15: 8-10, 12, 17. Matthew 12: 46-50 My mother and brothers are all who do my Heavenly Father’s will At first, Jesus’ reaction to the messenger who told him that his “mother and brothers” … Read more
5. Prayer guides us on a path to peace “Do not worry about anything, but in every situation bring your requests before God through prayer and petition with thanksgiving. And the peace of God, which is beyond understanding, will keep your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus ”(Philippians 4: 6, 7) At the beginning of … Read more
About today Readings St. Lawrence of Brindisi Exodus 16: 1-5, 9-15. The Lord gave them bread from heaven – Ps 77 (78): 18-19, 23-28. Matthew 13: 1-9. A sower went out to sow It is extremely difficult to maintain an analogy. Most of us can come up with a fair, passing parable or metaphor at … Read more
About today Readings Saint Mary Magdalene Song of Songs 3: 1-4 / 2 Corinthians 5: 14-17. My soul thirsts for you, O Lord my God – Ps 62 (63): 2-6, 8-9. John 20: 1-2, 11-18. Mary, go find the brothers and tell them It has been five years since a Vatican decree declared the liturgical … Read more
About today Readings St. Bridget of Sweden. Day of repentance Exodus 20: 1-17. Lord, you have the words of eternal life – Ps 18 (19): 8-11. Matthew 13: 18-23. And some seeds fell on good soil Archie: Thank you for explaining your parable, Jesus. Tell me where to find the good soil that brings a … Read more
About today Readings St Sarbel Makhluf Exodus 24: 3-8. Make a praise offering to God – Ps 49 (50): 1-2, 5-6, 14-15. Matthew 13: 24-30. Let them both grow until the harvest The question arises from today’s evangelism: Am I a weed or am I wheat? Of course, few people would consider themselves weeds. Yet … Read more
About today Readings 2 Kings 4: 42-44. The hand of the Lord nourishes us; he answers all of our needs – Ps 144 (145): 10-11, 15-18. Ephesians 4: 1-6. John 6: 1-15. You open our wishes Today’s readings call us to wake up, open our eyes, and be aware of God’s generosity. Elisa did not … Read more