“Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect.”— Mt 5:48 As Christians, we are not just called to believe in Jesus Christ—we are called to become like Him. This call to holiness is not a privilege for a few, but a universal vocation. The Catechism of the Catholic Church teaches that all the faithful…
July 11, 2025 – Friday, Fourteenth Week in Ordinary Time (St. Benedict, Memorial)Gospel: Matthew 10:16–23Context: Jesus instructs the Twelve as He sends them out, warning them of persecutions but promising the Holy Spirit’s guidance, urging them to be wise and steadfast in proclaiming the Kingdom.Word: “Behold, I am sending you like sheep in the midst…
One of the most painful and disturbing realities of our world is the presence of suffering—especially the suffering of innocent children. Stories of abuse, injustice, and cruelty shake our moral foundations and raise deep questions about life, justice, and the existence of a good and powerful God. In conversations about God, this often becomes the…
Praying the Rosary while meditating on the Glorious Mysteries is a deeply uplifting experience, drawing us into the triumph and love of Jesus and Mary. Yet, for some of us, distractions can make it hard to stay present. These notes, with their vivid scenes and heartfelt conversations with Jesus, can help center our hearts, especially…
Praying the Rosary while contemplating the Luminous Mysteries is a transformative experience, guiding us into the light of Jesus’ life and Mary’s faithful heart. Yet, distractions can challenge some of us to remain present. These notes, with their vivid scenes and personal conversations with Jesus, can help steady our focus, especially if we reflect on…
Praying the Rosary while meditating on the Sorrowful Mysteries is a powerful experience, drawing us into the heart of Jesus’ suffering and Mary’s steadfast love. Yet, for some of us, distractions can make it hard to stay present. These notes, with their vivid scenes and intimate conversations with Jesus, can help anchor our focus, especially…
Praying the Rosary while reflecting on the Joyful Mysteries is a deeply moving experience, inviting us into the joy and love of Jesus and Mary. Yet, distractions can make it challenging for some of us to stay focused. These notes, with their vivid scenes and personal conversations with Jesus, can help ground our hearts, especially…
July 1, 2025 – Tuesday of the Thirteenth Week in Ordinary Time Context: On the Sea of Galilee, Jesus calms a storm terrifying his disciples, revealing his divine power but also his care for their fears. Set near Capernaum, this event echoes God’s protection in the Psalms, urgin us to trust God amid life’s storms,…
The account of the Fall in the Garden of Eden reveals a profound truth about the human condition: the tension between our BEING (our God-given identity as image and likeness of God) and our DOING, (actions that either reflect or distort this identity). Gen 1:26-27 declares, “Then God said, ‘Let us make man in our…
In the Book of Jonah, we meet a reluctant prophet running from God’s call. When a violent storm threatens the ship he boards, Jonah recognizes the storm is no accident. He tells the sailors, “Pick me up and throw me into the sea; then the sea will quiet down for you” (Jon 1:12). It’s a…
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