When it comes to prayer, what is your biggest hurdle? What is holding you back I’ve heard all sorts of answers to questions like this. Some people say they don’t have enough time. Others tell me that they are not convinced that prayer will work. And then there are those who fear that they will … Read more
The world is sad when we hear of the assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse. His life was taken from him in his private home in the early morning hours of today’s July 7th, 2021. According to the New York Times, his wife Martine Moïse was also shot dead in the attack. The same article … Read more
Jesus and his mother give us hope and encouragement: meditations and prayers. In a series of articles in Madonna magazineUploaded as part of the Daily Prayer Resource, we invited readers to review the Rosary. Through biblical reflections on each of the mysteries of joy, Sadness and light, we have encouraged this to be seen as … Read more
Editor’s note: Throughout July we are celebrating 31 days with St. Ignatius, a month-long celebration of Ignatian spirituality. In addition to the calendar of Ignatian articles available here, this month’s posts will examine dotMagi’s cannonball moments – moments that changed the course of a life, just as a cannonball hit the life of St. Ignatius … Read more
Does the word unity still have any meaning in such a divided world? Such a word once indicated a feeling of togetherness, solidarity or unity between people. Over the years the definition hasn’t changed and the word continues to be used in public discourse, but our politicians, community leaders, online influencers, and even ourselves all … Read more
About today Readings Genesis 22: 1-19. I will walk in the presence of the Lord in the land of the living – Ps 114 (116): 1-6, 8-9. Matthew 9: 1-8. Why do you have such bad thoughts in your heart? It’s so hard to change attitudes. No matter what Jesus said or did, it would … Read more
About today Readings Day of repentance Genesis 23: 1-4, 19; 24: 1-8, 62-67. Thank the Lord that he is good – Ps 105 (106): 1-5. Matthew 9: 9-13. May we have faith to follow Here, towards the end of Abraham’s life, we see one of the main reasons that, despite his many faults, he is … Read more
About today Readings St. Thomas Ephesians 2: 19-22. Go out into the whole world and preach the good news – Ps 116 (117). John 20: 24-29. If I don’t see and touch, I refuse to believe St. Thomas was unreasonable and stubborn, of course, but deep down he loved the Lord dearly. At least he … Read more
About today Readings 14TH WEEK | WEEK II PSALTER Ezekiel 2: 2-5. Our eyes are on the Lord asking for his mercy – Ps 122 (123). 2 Corinthians 12: 7-10. Mark 6: 1-6. A prophet is despised only in his own country Sometimes our story with people gets in the way of understanding. For example, … Read more
About today Readings St. Anthony Zaccaria Genesis 28: 10-22. In you, my God, I trust – Ps 90 (91): 1-4, 14-15. Matthew 9: 18-26. Your faith made you well This passage begins with “While Jesus was saying this. . . ‘ and then describes how he was interrupted by a Jewish officer who actually knelt … Read more