Daily Reflections
The words of Jesus in today’s Gospel are certainly very challenging: “If anyone comes to me and does not despise his father and mother, his wife and children, his brothers and sisters, yes, even his own life, he cannot be my disciple.” Then he adds: “If anyone does not carry…
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Very early on in life, I learnt that, in this world, only those who make it to the top are the ones who are praised, respected and remembered. When I realized that this was the way to make it in this world, I competed to excel in everything: academics, sports,…
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In today’s world there are many options for self-help programs through masterclasses, books, podcasts, life coaches and motivational speakers that promote peace of mind and better connections with yourself and others. One example I recall enjoying was a book called “The Happiness Project” which began with the basic premise of…
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Where’s your heart? Those are the words that spoke to me during a recent meditation when we heard Jesus explaining the difficulty behind a rich man entering the kingdom of heaven. Toward the end of that passage, the Apostles ask Jesus what they will receive as a reward for following…
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Today, we pray for the dead. We do this because, as Christians, we are in communion with the Saints and with those on their journey to sainthood. All Souls’ Day is important, not only because we remember the deceased, but also because it brings the reality of death to the…
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Happy All Saints’ Day! This past weekend, I had the privilege of leading a retreat for the deacons and their wives from the Catholic Diocese of Fresno. We enjoyed the peaceful beauty of Three Rivers, California, close to nature, and immersed in deep reflection. It was a special prayer time,…
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The reading from Ephesians today has got to be a favorite with Catholic parents around the globe. “Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. Honor your Father and Mother.” This offers a voice of authority to help us with our mission of being parents and raising…
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The left side (looking at it) of Fra Angelico’s Last Judgment is gorgeous. We see angels leading the saints to a shining city. The latter seem to be conversing and angels almost dancing. On and off in the last couple of weeks during Mass we have heard excerpts from St…
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“Jesus went up to the mountain to pray, and he spent the night in prayer to God.” -Luke 6:12. In today’s Gospel, our Lord went up a mountain to spend a long time in prayer. We should imitate what our Lord does and go up a mountain to spend a…
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When someone begins an academic career or assumes new job responsibilities or enters a new environment, it is important to ask oneself this crucial question namely. “What do I want and why is what I want so essential to me?” This is evident during child-baptisms. Parents are asked what they…
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