Category Archives: Ordinary Time

Oct 06 2022

Is There Power? / ¿Hay Poder?

Click here for daily readings Have you ever done the classic God test? “I am going to pray for this specific thing, God, and if it doesn’t happen then you are not real.” We judge God by his power and if a speci...

Oct 05 2022

Mercy / La Misericordia

Click here for daily readings “And fear nothing, dear soul, whoever you are; the greater the sinner, the greater his right to Your mercy, O Lord.” Today is, quite possibly, one of my favorite feast days –...

Oct 04 2022

The Memorial of St. Francis of Assisi / El Memorial de San Francisco de Asís

Click here for daily readings The readings today mention three disciples of Christ: St.Paul, Mary and Martha. This is fitting as the Church celebrates St. Francis of Assisi. Each of these very different individuals had to...

Oct 03 2022

Keeping Our Promises / Cumpliendo Nuestras Promesas

Click here for daily readings Have you ever broken a promise? Of course you have. I think if we all think about it and are honest with ourselves, we have all probably broken a promise we made at one point or another. You ...

Oct 02 2022

Work of Faith / Obras de Fe

Click here for daily readings From our human perspective, wouldn’t it be great if Jesus were like the fairy godmother from Cinderella? “Bibbity, bobbity, boo! More faith for you!” We can all enjoy a good...

Oct 01 2022

The Little Way / El Caminito

Click here for daily readings Prayer Simplicity Obedience to God’s will These principles are the foundation of St. Therese’s Little Way. In today’s Gospel, Jesus gives the Disciples insight into th...

Sep 30 2022

Our Place / Nuestro Lugar

Click here for daily readings I know a lot of people say this, but my dad was one of the smartest men I have ever known. I will go a step further — he was one of the wisest men I ever knew. When I was a kid monkeyin...

Sep 29 2022

In the Sight of the Angels / A la Vista de los Ángeles

Click here for daily readings I remain a parishioner at the church where I was baptized 55 years ago, meaning I have spent well over 2,000 Sunday mornings there. As a child, my mind and my eyes tended to wander, and the s...

Sep 28 2022

God Knows Best / Dios Sabe Mejor

Click here for daily reading This week, we are making a brief run through the Book of Job. The excerpts that we receive at Mass may seem a bit confusing out of context. It’s helpful to get the context of the other c...

Sep 27 2022

Are You Resolutely Determined?/ ¿Eres Decididamente Resuelto?

Click here for daily readings Did you read today’s Gospel? And if so, have you ever been resolutely determined? Do you know what was waiting for Jesus in Jerusalem? In your heart you do know, it was the cross. Let&rsquo...

Sep 26 2022

Like Little Children / Como Niños Pequeños

Click here for daily readings The readings today describe the beginning of Job’s trials and a lesson for the apostles. God points Job out to Satan. Job is shown as a faithful servant even when all is taken from him...

Sep 25 2022

Storing Treasure in Heaven / Ahorrando el Tesoro en el Cielo

Click here for daily readings “Though our Lord Jesus Christ was rich, he became poor, so that by his poverty you might become rich.” Particularly in this generation’s society, we tend to center ourselves...

Sep 24 2022

In Every Age, O Lord / Por Todas las Edades, Señor

Click here for daily readings We have officially started fall, one of my favorite times of the year. I love the cooler weather, the need for a sweater in the mornings and the evenings. I am a teacher so it is a time of ge...

Sep 23 2022

But Who Do You Say That I Am? / Y Ustedes, ¿Quién Dicen Que Soy Yo?

Click here for daily readings Jesus was “praying in solitude” but the “disciples were with him.” This draws an interesting picture and an insight into Jesus’ Heart. He is alone but not alone....

Sep 22 2022

You Will Show Me The Path To Life / Me Enseñarás el Camino a la Vida

Click here for daily readings Recently I spent an hour with one of my dear friends. The room was quiet as we spoke together. Now in her eighties, she is no longer able to walk about freely and falls are frequent. She told...

Sep 21 2022

Jesus is Always Passing By / Jesús Siempre Está Pasando Cerca Nuestro

Click here for daily readings “As Jesus passed by, he saw a man named Matthew. He said to him, ‘Follow me.’” Jesus is where we are. Whether we are living a holy life, struggling with temptations in...

Sep 20 2022

Seekers of the Word / Buscadores de la Palabra

Click here for daily readings Each week, hopefully each day for many of us, we hear the words of Scripture. This can be at Mass, within a Bible study, spiritual reading, even a post-it note on your mirror. We have the inc...

Sep 19 2022

The Light of Christ / La Luz de Cristo

Click here for daily readings I had a slightly cheeky thought when I read today’s Psalm Response, “The just one shall live on your holy mountain, O Lord.” It’s easy to be just living on the Lord&rs...

Sep 18 2022

Finding True Joy / Encontrando la Alegría Verdadera

Click here for daily readings Today’s Gospel reading poses a very specific question, “Are you honest or dishonest?” We’re informed by Scripture that one who is trustworthy in small matters is also ...

Sep 17 2022

Sowing the Word of God / Sembrando la Palabra de Dios

Click here for daily readings Today we celebrate the feast of St. Robert Bellarmine, priest and Doctor of the Church. St. Robert Bellarmine is the patron saint of catechists and catechumens. Catechists are those who teach...