About today Readings Ss Pontian and Hippolytus. Day of repentance Joshua 24: 1-13. His love is eternal – Ps 135 (136): 1-3, 16-18, 21-22, 24.Matthew 19: 3-12. “I gave you a country where you never worked” Today’s first reading is from the last chapter of Joshua. It lists how the Israelites came to occupy their … Read more
About today Readings St. Maximilian Kolbe Joshua 24: 14-29. You are my inheritance, O Lord – Ps 15 (16): 1-2, 5, 7, 8, 11.Matthew 19: 13-15. The Lord is a holy God, a jealous God “If you find it undesirable to serve the Lord, choose who you want to serve today… But as for me … Read more
About today Readings FESTIVAL OF THE ASCENSION Apocalypse 11:19; 12: 1-6, 10. The queen stands on your right, clad in gold – Ps 44 (45): 10-12, 16. 1 Corinthians 15: 20-26. Luke 1: 39-56. The Almighty has done great things for me Mary inspires us in so many different ways. There is the young woman … Read more
Listen to this article Romantic prospects rise at least a little compared to last week. Venus gets two very interesting transits: one is a little blurry and strange, and the other is powerful. Many of you know your astrology well enough that when I say “fuzzy and strange” I am talking about Neptune. Venus versus … Read more
About today Readings St. Stephen of Hungary Judges 2: 11-19. Lord, remember us because of the love you show your people – Ps 105 (106): 34-37, 39-40, 43-44. Matthew 19: 16-22. If you want to be perfect, go and sell what you own Wouldn’t you love a decent manwith lofty wishes and a loyal heart,who … Read more
About today Readings Judges 6: 11-24. The Lord speaks of peace to his people – Ps 84 (85): 9, 11-14. Matthew 19: 23-30. Many who are first will be last and the last will be first It can be a tough job at times to be true to God, to your faith, to what God … Read more
About today Readings Judges 9: 6-15. Lord, your strength brings joy to the king – Ps 20 (21): 2-7. Matthew 20: 1-16. Why be jealous for being generous? We find it difficult to be generous. The parable of the workers in the vineyard perfectly shows how difficult it is for us to be truly generous … Read more
About today Readings St. Sixtus II & CC; St. Cajetan Deuteronomy 6: 4-13. I love you, Lord, my strength – Ps 17 (18): 2-4, 47, 51.Matthew 17: 14-20. Love the Lord your God with all your heart Today’s first reading seems to have been written by someone who knows me all too well. The message … Read more
About today Readings Mary of the Cross MacKillop 1 Kings 17: 8-16. My soul is attached to you; your right hand holds me tight – Ps 62 (63): 1-8. Colossians 3: 12-17. Matthew 6: 25-34. Trust in God because God loves us more than we can know It is a good thing that this festival … Read more
About today Readings St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross Deuteronomy 10: 12-22. Praise the Lord, Jerusalem – Ps 147: 12-15, 19-20. Matthew 17: 22-27. The Lord your God is God of gods and Lord of lords In the first reading, Moses challenges the self-deception of the Israelites. Moses speaks clearly. The Lord your God is … Read more