About today Readings Ss Joachim and Anne Exodus 32: 15-24, 30-34. Give thanks to the Lord for He is good – Ps 105 (106): 19-23. Matthew 13: 31-35. Our grandparents’ gardens Moses asks forgiveness from his compatriots, and while angry at their actions, he is so attached to them that God’s inability to forgive them … Read more
It is a common practice for most Christians, whether it be a Tuesday taco night or a Thanksgiving festival, to say “grace” before dinner. Our pre-meal prayers can range from simple, recited prayers to longer, more specific prayers, but they all do the same thing – thank God for the food and company we will … Read more
In the Catholic vision of Pope Francis, the elderly should not be seen and treated as expendable, but should have a place of honor. World days multiply like rabbits. No wonder, then, that Pope Francis dedicates the fourth Sunday in July (July 25, 2021) every year to World Grandparents and Seniors Day. Those of us … Read more
When it comes to prayer, what is your biggest hurdle? What is holding you back I’ve heard all sorts of answers to questions like this. Some people say they don’t have enough time. Others tell me that they are not convinced that prayer will work. And then there are those who fear that they will … Read more
Through prayer, our hearts connect with God our Father, our Shepherd, in a profoundly deep way. His Spirit gains greater influence within us, revealing the roots of our fears. From this intimate knowledge, He speaks precisely what we need to hear when we need to hear it. There’s additional power in praying Scripture. When we … Read more
The world is sad when we hear of the assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse. His life was taken from him in his private home in the early morning hours of today’s July 7th, 2021. According to the New York Times, his wife Martine Moïse was also shot dead in the attack. The same article … Read more
Jesus and his mother give us hope and encouragement: meditations and prayers. In a series of articles in Madonna magazineUploaded as part of the Daily Prayer Resource, we invited readers to review the Rosary. Through biblical reflections on each of the mysteries of joy, Sadness and light, we have encouraged this to be seen as … Read more
The loss of a child is probably the greatest tragedy on earth. No parent can imagine losing a child, no matter how old the child is. So if you are a parent who lost a child, whether the loss was caused by miscarriage, crib death, illness, accident, suicide, violence, or natural causes, your child’s death … Read more
Does the word unity still have any meaning in such a divided world? Such a word once indicated a feeling of togetherness, solidarity or unity between people. Over the years the definition hasn’t changed and the word continues to be used in public discourse, but our politicians, community leaders, online influencers, and even ourselves all … Read more
About today Readings Genesis 22: 1-19. I will walk in the presence of the Lord in the land of the living – Ps 114 (116): 1-6, 8-9. Matthew 9: 1-8. Why do you have such bad thoughts in your heart? It’s so hard to change attitudes. No matter what Jesus said or did, it would … Read more