Many Catholics would be confused to realize that the eve of All Saints’ Day is celebrated in some churches as Reformation Day and is dedicated to Martin Luther. On October 31, 1517, the then Augustinian monk Martin Luther is said to have posted his theses on the church door in Wittenberg out of indignation at … Read more
About today Readings 29. Sunday in normal time Isaiah 53: 10-11. Lord, let your mercy be upon us as we put our trust in you – Psalm 32 (33): 4-5, 18-20, 22. Hebrews 4: 14-16. Mark 10: 35-45. Can you drink the cup i need to drink How wonderful is the trust a child has … Read more
About today Readings Luke, evangelist 2 Timothy 4: 10-17. Your friends share the glory of your kingship, Lord – Psalm 144 (145): 10-13, 17-18. Luke 10: 1-9. Your peace will rest on this man But the Lord stood by my side and gave me strength so that through me the message would be fully preached … Read more
About today Readings Ss John de Brebeuf and Isaac Jogues and their companions; Paul from the cross Romans 5:12, 15, 17-21. Here I am, Lord; I come to do your will – Psalm 39 (40): 7-10, 17.Luke 12: 35-38. Get ready for the action and light your lamps I find that if I want to … Read more
About today Readings Romans 6: 12-18. Our help is in the name of the Lord – Psalm 123 (124). Luke 12: 39-48. The Son of Man will come if you do not expect it Stewart: I’ll be honest with you, Jesus. Psychologists now know that threatening beatings and mailings to the headmaster do not change … Read more
About today Readings Romans 6: 19-23. Happy are those who hope in the Lord – Psalm 1: 1-4; Luke 6: 12: 49-53. Respect one another in our differences How do we develop an awareness of the good in disagreement? Jesus gives us a wonderful insight into the importance of accepting others for who they are … Read more
About today Readings John Paul II Romans 7: 18-25. Teach me your laws, O Lord – Psalm 118 (119): 66, 68, 76-77, 93-94. Luke 12: 54-59. Don’t you know how to interpret these times? “You hypocrites! You know how to interpret the appearance of earth and heaven, but why don’t you know how to interpret … Read more
About today Readings John of Capistrano Romans 8: 1-11. Lord, these are the people who long to see your face – Psalm 23 (24): 1-6. Luke 13: 1-9. Let the fig tree stand for another year The story of the fig tree is about God’s love and endless patience for us and our need for … Read more
About today Readings 30. Sunday in normal time Jeremiah 31: 7-9. The Lord has done great things for us; we are full of joy – Psalm 125 (126). Hebrews 5: 1-6. Mark 10: 46-52. Go; your faith saved you We know the name of Bartimaeus the blind man. It seems that Bartimaeus was a memorable … Read more
By Manisha Koushik, Dr. Prem Kumar Sharma VIRGIN (August 24, September 23) Virgos have analytical minds that help them find solutions to difficult problems. They are able to break down seemingly impossible problems into small problems with solutions. Virgo doesn’t just enjoy talking about things, she does. All of them are non-speakers and non-work types … Read more