Daily Reflections
Grace to you! It’s been a delight reading the various reflections of our contributors this past month. It’s a joy to see the variety of our faith stories from different cultures, peoples, and nations. By the Lord, as we know, this is done. It is marvelous. Today’s reflection draws from…
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As human beings, when we are called, we act. A friend or relative is ill? Off we run errands or we make a meal. A new baby arrives? We rejoice with others and dash to Target for diapers and ingredients for a meal for the new mother. A loved one…
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We have come to Advent at last, to a new day in a new year of the Church and to a time of expectation. We could not know a year ago what we would have to suffer, individually, as members of the Church, as families and as a world family.…
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While some people can wake up on their own, and thus start their daily activities, most, instead, need an alarm clock, to rise from their sleep. Others, such as Padre Pio, need even more than one alarm clock to open their eyes and begin a new day. In the Seminary,…
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Our perception is very powerful and can change our lives. To a great extent, it can determine our actions and reactions, as well as the value we give to a particular person, thing or event. It can increase or decrease our interest in a cause. However, our perception can be…
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Happy Thanksgiving Day to everyone in the USA! What an honor to write my first reflection on Thanksgiving Day. The fourth Thursday of every November is a day when America pauses to give thanks to God for all the blessings received. Our forefathers, in their great wisdom, deemed that a…
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We are living in very difficult times. Despite the huge developments in the contemporary world, many still see living as a terrible burden to bear. In dire situations, as we have in many Covid-19 cases scenarios, there is often the feeling of despondency. This year has had an overdose of…
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As we begin to move closer to the end of our Liturgical Year, today’s readings speak of the end times. In the First Reading, from the book of Revelation, John speaks of a vision he had in which the earth was ready for harvest. Indeed, the earth was harvested because…
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My dear friends, the gospel today has made a name for itself in the Scripture. The story is popularly known as the ‘widow’s mite’. The observation skills of Jesus and the generous sacrifice of the poor widow give itthe prominence it has acquired. It reflects the watchful eye of Jesus…
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Have you ever prayed for something and God answered your prayer, but the result wasn’t anything like you thought it would be? Well, that was me when I prayed for a husband who would be a leader. My Mom and Grandma always told me to keep a list of qualities…
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