The joy of conversion, Christian community, and the Catholic faith
Ezekiel 17:22-14; Psalm 92:2-3, 13-16; 2 Corinthians 5:6-10; Mark 4:26-34 In Second Corinthians today, St. Paul speaks about how we endure many trials while living in our earthly bodies. After his conversion, Paul endured many trials, while he went on many missionary journeys to tell others about the wonders and blessings of knowing Jesus and...
LET US PRAY FOR ALL PEOPLE TO HAVE A SAFE AND BLESSED NEW YEAR IN GOD’S MERCY. Sirach 3:2-6, 12-14; Ps 128:1-5; Colossians 3:12-21; Luke 2:22-40 It is a little difficult reflecting on four different themes in a week or two around Christmas. With this Holy Family Sunday it is helpful to go back the...
Exodus 17:8-13; Ps 121:1-8; 2 Timothy 3:14-4:2; Luke 18:1-8 We continue to beg God for his mercy on our country with this election, the conversion of all terrorists and care for the refugees. Thank you for having responded to God’s call.” Please come Holy Spirit, and fill our minds with your Divine Light. I see...
Genesis 2:13-24; Ps 128:1-6; Hebrew 2:9-11;Mark 10:2-16 Dear Holy Spirit, please give us Your wisdom on marriage. Is it obvious that the theme this weekend is on the union of a man and a woman. If you do any shopping you still see a young man and woman together and sometimes holding hands. The natural...