About today Readings St. Jerome Nehemiah 8: 1-12. The Lord’s commandments delight the heart – Psalm 18 (19): 8-11. Luke 10: 1-12. Go! I send you out like lambs among wolves When Jesus commissioned 72 of his disciples to serve missions, he gave them a vision of a great harvest for the kingdom of God. … Read more
Ich bin keine Schneiderin. Aber als ich in der High School war, überredeten mich Freunde, einen Hauswirtschaftskurs zu besuchen, der angeblich nur wenig Nähen hatte. Ich war zuversichtlich, dass ich mich durch diesen Abschnitt hindurch schlängeln konnte. Ich rechnete jedoch nicht mit einer sehr entschlossenen Lehrerin, die davon überzeugt zu sein schien, dass sie mir … Read more
About today Readings Colossians 1: 9-14. The Lord has made His salvation known – Psalm 97 (98): 2-6. Luke 5: 1-11. They left everything and followed him Two captains headed the class on a mild June morning. The rest of us sat in gym gear, crammed together on a long wooden bench near the floor … Read more
I spent last night on our local Little League field waiting for the rain. I spend most of the evenings on the ball court this time of year as my two sons both play and their schedules keep our family there more often than we are at home. In many ways, I kind of like … Read more
About today Readings John Eudes Judges 11: 29-39. Here I am, Lord; I come to do your will – Ps 39 (40): 5, 7-10. Matthew 22: 1-14. Jephthah sacrifices his daughter in fulfillment of a vow The sad story of Jephthah’s vow and the tragic consequences that led to the death of his only daughter … Read more
Why is prayer so important when it comes to education? Let’s be real Parenthood is difficult. Unlike previous generations, we are blessed with an abundance of resources. However, vast amounts of resources quickly become overwhelming. Which sources do you trust? Which educational books should you read? Which blogs? Which podcasts should you listen to? And … Read more
About today Readings Saint Bernard. Day of repentance Ruth 1: 1, 3-6, 14-16, 22. Praise the Lord, my soul! – Ps. 145 (146): 5-10. Matthew 22: 34-40. The commandments of love The Pharisees decided to put Jesus to the test after hearing how he silenced the Sadducees when they questioned him. As they gathered around … Read more
The nation of Afghanistan is in the midst of dire circumstances. No matter where you are politically, if you are a believer, now is the time to actively pray for our brothers and sisters and for those who are still accepting Jesus in Afghanistan. John 16:33 says, “I told you this, that you might have … Read more
About today Readings St. Pius X Ruth 2: 1-3, 8-11; 4: 13-17. See how the Lord blesses those who fear Him – Ps 127 (128): 1-5. Matthew 23: 1-12. They don’t practice what they preach There is nothing new under the sun. Jesus criticized the leadership of Palestine in the first century in words that … Read more
3. A prayer to choose joy Dear father, When I turn on the news or scroll through social media, I feel myself running out of joy today. So many things are happening in the world, God, and I feel _______. God, I pray that you will help me make a conscious decision to choose joy … Read more