Category Archives: Catholic

Apr 17 2021

It Is I, Do Not Be Afraid

Click here for daily readings How do you suppose the apostles felt that night? I mean, think about it. Your Rabbi and friend was just brutally killed. The Jews might come for you next because you knew him. You’re pro...

Apr 16 2021

I Can Overcome

Click here for daily readings One of my earliest memories is of watching the news on television. It was the late 1960’s, and we had only three TV channels in those days—this was in France—and they were ...

Apr 15 2021

Obedience to God

Click here for daily readings In today’s reading, Peter and the Apostles were brought before the Sanhedrin. The high priest admonished them, saying they were not to preach in Jesus’ name. Peter responded: &ldq...

Apr 14 2021

Human or Spiritual?

Click here for daily readings I really enjoy Eastertime. It is really brought to life when we read the Acts of the Apostles every day! It also brings to life what they did and what we should be doing. A couple of verses b...

Apr 13 2021

Change In Community

Click here for daily readings Imagine a parish where you walk in and are greeted at the door by a smiling face who welcomes you and directs you to a seat that is reserved just for you. Imagine that those around you aren&...

Apr 12 2021

Death to Life

Click here for daily readings “Every baptized person should consider that it is in the womb of the Church where he is transformed from a child of Adam to a child of God.”– St. Vincent Ferrer –&nbsp...

Apr 11 2021

Divine Mercy

Click here for daily readings In today’s First Reading in Acts, it is noted that following Jesus’ resurrection, the Church was one. This was what God had always intended. One heart, one mind, one body, one s...

Apr 10 2021

The Eighth Day?

Click here for daily readings Alleluia! It’s still Easter! Every year, I marvel at the reality that we prepare for Easter with 40 days of penitence, and then celebrate the magnificence of Christ’s Resurrectio...

Apr 09 2021

Leave Your Boats Behind

Click here for daily readings He is risen! Alleluia! The most life-changing thing has happened in the lives of our dear apostles and where do we find them today? Fishing. Unsuccessfully at that. Skipping down to th...

Apr 08 2021

You are Witnesses

Click here for daily readings I was talking with someone the other day, laughing about how often Jesus says, “Peace be with you,” and, “Do not be afraid,” in the Gospels because it’s not just...

Apr 07 2021

What Calvary are you walking away from?

Click here for daily readings Emmaus. One of the Easter stories of the risen Jesus appearing to his beloved followers. It has the fresh breeze of a spring morning: “that very day, the first day of the week.” ...

Apr 06 2021

Baptisms Galore

Click here for daily readings I am writing this reflection on Holy Saturday, in the midst of Holy Week. What is supposed to be one of the holiest weeks of the year becomes the busiest for anyone working for the Church. I...

Apr 05 2021

Let us be Glad and Rejoice

Click here for daily readings Rejoice! It is Monday in the octave of Easter. The Gospel today begins with the Marys quickly leaving the tomb, fearful yet overjoyed. Then behold; they meet Jesus on their way and He greet...

Apr 04 2021

The Joy of the Resurrection

Click here for daily readings “He saw and believed. For they did not yet understand the Scripture that he had to rise from the dead.” Happy Easter! What a joy it is to celebrate the Resurrection of the Lord.&...

Apr 03 2021

Final Preparations

Click here for daily readings As a child, this day seemed to drag on and on. Sure, we tried to fill the time by boiling eggs and coloring them, helping Mom with final Easter preparations or going to the store to get the h...

Apr 02 2021

The Merit of Suffering

Click here for daily reading Good Friday is the darkest day in history, but it is also a day of hope. God has been crucified, but He will rise before long. We know that he will soon rise, but today is a day of solemn grie...

Apr 01 2021

Saving Sacrifices and Service

Click here for daily readings It’s no coincidence that Jesus instituted the Eucharist at the Passover meal. Nearly every part of the Passover is a foreshadowing of Christ’s saving sacrifice. The Israelites we...

Mar 31 2021

Be Attentive

Click here for daily reading Today is “Spy Wednesday,” the day that Judas betrayed Our Lord. Our First Reading and Psalm speak eloquently of the Suffering Servant of God, the Messiah, who will come to save His...

Mar 30 2021

The Glory

Click here for daily readings What is the glory of God? How do we glorify Him? How is God glorified in us? Here at the beginning of Holy Week, we read in the Gospel of John that as soon as Judas left the Last Supper, Jes...

Mar 29 2021

Give Christ the Best of You

Click here for daily readings In the Gospel reading today, we read of Jesus’ visit to the house of Mary, Martha, and Lazarus. As Jesus sat, Mary anointed His feet with an expensive oil and then wiped them with her h...