About today Readings Romans 15: 14-21. The Lord has revealed His saving power to the nations – Psalm 97 (98): 1-4. Luke 16: 1-8. It is my duty to bring the good news of God to the Gentiles In our reading from Romans, we hear Paul deviating from the complex theology of his letter to … Read more
About today Readings Saint Teresa of Avila Romans 4: 1-8. In times of need, Lord, I turn to you and you fill me with the joy of salvation – Psalm 31 (32): 1-2, 5, 11. Luke 12: 1-7. This belief was seen as a justification for him Saint Paul’s letter to the Romans can be … 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 Romans 9: 1-5. Praise the Lord, Jerusalem – Psalm 147: 12-15, 19-20. Luke 14: 1-6. Is it against the law to heal a man on the Sabbath? Oh those pesky Pharisees and lawyers trying to trip Jesus over the “rules” of the Sabbath! Jesus shows in His principles so simply to demonstrate … 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
About today Readings St. Robert Bellarmine. Day of repentance 1 Timothy 6: 2-12. Happy the poor in spirit; the kingdom of heaven is theirs! – Psalm 48 (49): 6-10, 17-20. Luke 8: 1-3. We didn’t bring anything into the world and we can’t make anything out of it Two millennia after St. Paul’s letter to … 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
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
About today Readings St. Monika. Day of repentance 1 Thessalonians 4: 1-8. Let the righteous rejoice in the Lord – 96 (97): 1-2, 5-6, 10-12. Matthew 25: 1-13. What God wants is all of you to be holy This passage from the Bible touches on a neuralgic point for the members of the Christian churches. … Read more
About today Readings The transfiguration of the Lord. Day of repentance Daniel 7: 9-10, 13-14. The Lord is King, Most High in all the earth – Ps 96 (97): 1-2, 5-6, 9. 2. Peter 1: 16-19. Mark 9: 2-10. This is my son, the beloved Luminosity holds our attention. The last warm glow of the … Read more