Daily Reflections

St. James: Lessons in Overcoming Obstacles

What Makes Us Strong

By Fr. Luke Ijezie / July 24, 2024 /

A conversation on what we can learn through the life and works of St. James Sometimes we wonder how we succeed in overcoming obstacles and persecutions that ordinarily seem insurmountable. As Christians, we often find ourselves championing noble causes and waging battles that are far beyond our human strength. Knowing…

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A Call to Prayer

A Call to Prayer

By Nicole Buchholz / July 23, 2024 /

Reflecting on today’s readings about God calling Jeremiah and the parable of the sower moved me to pray for all people discerning a vocation to the priesthood or some form of consecrated life within our Church. This reading from Jeremiah was read in the Mass of my consecration, as I…

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Our Relationship with Christ: the vine and the branches

Our Relationship with Christ

By Fr. Cyriacus Uzochukwu / July 22, 2024 /

My dear friends, today is the feast of St. Brigid of Sweden. Today’s gospel sees Jesus speaking metaphorically to his disciples. His words remind me of an African proverb which says that if a lizard departs from the tree of her habitat, little children will roughly mangle her. That is…

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St. Mary Magdalene

St. Mary Magdalene

By Lizzie Gildner / July 21, 2024 /

The National Eucharistic Congress just took place over the past several days here in the United States. As some might know, it is the first congress happening in 83 years! Although I am not able to attend, I look forward to hearing about the outpouring of graces and fruits from…

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Sheep Without a Shepherd

Sheep Without a Shepherd

By Deborah van Kroonenburg / July 20, 2024 /

We were dizzy with exhaustion and exhilaration when we gathered together again with the Lord. This was our first taste of the authority which lay naturally on the shoulders of our Master but which we had not received ourselves, until now. We had done what Jesus said and we had…

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The Canticle of Hezekiah: Lessons in Gratitude and Faith

Days Of Our Lives

By D'Souza Family / July 18, 2024 /

What would you do if 5500 days were added to your life? King Hezekiah is granted a 15-year extension to his life, and he responds with a magnificent hymn of gratitude and thanksgiving. The apostles face the wrath of the persnickety Pharisees, but Our Lord defends them while reminding them…

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Come to me and find Rest

Come to Me and Find Rest

By Fr. Maurice Emelu / July 18, 2024 /

Rest is often elusive in a world that lives from paycheck to paycheck. We chase after jobs, deadlines, ambitions, relationships, and bucket lists, only to find ourselves exhausted and yearning for something more. And yet, nestled within the Scripture is a profound invitation that promises what our souls desperately seek:…

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Embracing Childlike Wonder: Like Little Child

Become a Little One

By Sean Callahan / July 16, 2024 /

When I saw the fireworks this year. I was mesmerized. Little “stars” would shoot up high into the sky and dance their little dance. They dazzled as they popped. Colors, shapes, and lights of all sorts lit up the night. “Do it again,” my soul would say. “Do it again.”…

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Finding Strength in Firm Faith

Unless Your Faith is Firm

By Celina Manville / July 15, 2024 /

Today’s Gospel is not one often quoted as a favorite. It contains the reproaches of Jesus to the faithless. We hear: “Woe to you, Chorazin! Woe to you, Bethsaida!” Honestly, our first thought when hearing this may be: “Glad I am not one of those two towns!” However, to do…

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