About today Readings 25. Sunday in normal time Wisdom 2:12, 17-20. The Lord keeps my life alive – Psalm 53 (54): 3-6, 8.James 3:16-4: 3. Mark 9: 30-37. What is the best path that might lead us to the fruits of righteousness? Today’s readings examine what it means to follow God’s way. Jesus’ words to … Read more
5. Pray for pastors in the United States Church pastors must courageously and properly lead their people. You must never water down the glorious good news of Jesus Christ. You must preach the love of God without neglecting the need for everyone to repent. We all have not achieved the glory of God. We all … Read more
About today Readings Ss Andrew Kim Taegon, Paul Chong Hasang and Cc Ezra 1: 1-6. The Lord worked miracles for us – Psalm 125 (126). Luke 8: 16-18. Let those who enter see the light Lucy: Telling us to see our light is pretty intimidating, Jesus. It’s okay with you – you’re perfect, but I’m … Read more
In our prayer to Him we pray in one direction and lift our hearts to the One above us. We prayerfully confess that we are not above God, as if we could influence him through our kindness or control him with our anger, sadness, or determination. No, uplifting the heart implies confessing and recognizing our … Read more
About today Readings Ephesians 4: 1-7, 11-13. Her message goes all over the earth – Psalm 18 (19): 2-5. Matthew 9: 9-13. Who do we invite to our table? One morning on a cold winter morning in Melbourne, I was walking down Collins Street on my way to a conference. I was shocked to see … Read more
Throughout the scriptures we are reminded of God’s guidance over our lives. He is our good Shepherd who guides us when we ask for guidance. The Bible teaches that God’s plan is joy and contentment. When we pray for God’s guidance and discernment through the Holy Spirit, we can be sure that God will give … Read more
About today Readings Ezra 9: 5-9. Blessed be God who lives forever – Tobit 13: 2, 4, 6-8. Luke 9: 1-6. Don’t take anything with you for the trip Luke says: ‘The twelve were sent to proclaim and heal the kingdom of God.’ This remains the fundamental task of every disciple in every age. So … Read more
About today Readings St. Padre Pio of Pietrelcina Haggai 1: 1-8. The Lord is pleased with his people – Psalm 149: 1-6, 9. Luke 9: 7-9. Mon-Fri 1 Timothy 2: 1-8. Bless the Lord for he has heard my prayer. Ps 27 (28): 2, 7-9. Luke 7: 1-10. How do we experience Jesus in our … Read more
About today Readings Day of repentance Haggai 1:15-2: 9. Hope in God, I will praise Him, my Savior and my God – Psalm 42 (43): 1-4. Luke 9: 18-22. You are the Christ of God Haggai was a prophet dedicated to rebuilding the temple in Jerusalem after the Israelites in 520 BC. The reading from … Read more
How we see the world, our inclinations and orientations in life, our approach and viewpoints on it Iimportant issues, all of which form our basic attitude towards life. There is always a risk that the Church or one of its religious organizations such as the Jesuits will focus on celebrating a particular “year” such as … Read more