A culture of disarmament begins with ourselves and with how the world values people. When he was five years old, the father of St. Aloysius Gonzaga gave him armor, presumably complete with a small sword. That was taken for granted back then. Noble families had to be ready to fight in the perpetual wars and … Read more
In this fallen, broken world, we often encounter the temptation to sin. But whenever we are tempted to do something that we know is wrong, we can always count on God’s help to overcome temptation. In the Lord’s Prayer, Jesus assured us that we can ask God: “Do not lead us into temptation”. These words … Read more
About today Readings Day of repentance 1 Timothy 1: 1-2, 12-14. You are my heir, O Lord – Psalm 15 (16): 1-2, 5, 7-8, 11. Luke 6: 39-42. Can the blind lead the blind? “The blind leads the blind” can still be heard today to describe the incapable who leads the equally incapable. If our … Read more
I have three girls at home of my own and I often look for ways to teach them the truths of God’s Word. I love teaching the Bible, but I have found many times that because of its attention spans (ages 5, 3, and 5 months) and my limited time, it can be difficult to … Read more
About today Readings 1 Timothy 1: 15-17. Blessed be the name of the Lord forever – Psalm 112 (113): 1-7. Luke 6: 43-49. Whoever hears me builds his house on a rock I struggle with my flawed nature sometimes. Why do I keep making the same mistakes? When will I ever have it all together? … Read more
About today Readings 24. Sunday in normal time Isaiah 50: 5-9. I will walk in the presence of the Lord, in the land of the living – Psalm 114 (116): 1-6, 8-9. James 2: 14-18. Mark 8: 27-35. You are the messiah Dear Lord, Peter told you that he believed that you were the Messiah … Read more
About today Readings John Chrysostom 1 Timothy 2: 1-8. Bless the Lord for he has heard my prayer – Psalm 27 (28): 2, 7-9. Luke 7: 1-10. See how you see, hear as you speak, act as you wish Saint John Chrysostom, “the golden mouth” (born 449 AD), was a gifted homilist whose influence continues … Read more
Hurricane Ida struck Louisiana on Sunday – no less the anniversary of Hurricane Catrina – leaving millions of people without electricity and in fear for their lives. The storm raged through the state’s coastal areas and resulted in heavy rainfall in low-lying areas of the state. But probably the most damaging part of the hurricane … Read more
About today Readings Triumph of the cross Numbers 21: 4-9. Do not forget the works of the Lord! – Psalm 77 (78): 1-2, 34-38. Philippians 2: 6-11. John 3: 13-17. God sent his Son that through him the world might be saved A humbling thought that God chose to be born a poor baby to … Read more
7. A prayer for courage Slide 3 of 3 “Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid of them, for the LORD your God goes with you; he will never forsake you or forsake you.” Deuteronomy 31: 6 Heavenly Father, help us remember that we need not be afraid because you are going before us. … Read more