The author of Hebrews has assured us in this chapter that, through his obedience to the Father and through his offering of himself, Jesus has opened the way for us to enter into the life of God, once and for all. Now he calls us to take courage, to press…
Hello, Father Justino was unavailable this month, so I’ll be writing for January 28th. We expect him to be available for February 28th. I really like Mark’s Gospel reading for today, and it hits me right from the first line “Is a lamp brought in to be placed under a…
Where do we draw strength for our daily life? Before we embark on a journey, we ensure that our car has the required fuel and oil to drive. So it is with the management of our day. During the day, we have set times when we nourish our bodies, exercise…
Happy Feast to any of you named Timothy (Tim) or Titus !! What a beautiful reading we have today, of St. Paul writing a tender letter to his beloved co-disciple Timothy, who he thinks of as a son. Timothy had a Greek father, and a Jewish mother named Eunice. Being…
Our religious life is based on our presumed knowledge of God. This knowledge can make us humble, but it can also make us very arrogant. The arrogance comes to the fore when we forget that our natural human limitations make it difficult for us to have a perfect knowledge of…
Today’s readings point us to “readiness.” The Lord is calling each of us to be ready at any moment to pray, fast, believe, and to follow Him. We see that God calls and sends chosen men from among many to be His messengers- to go and call people to Himself.…
“He has entered the sanctuary once and for all through his own blood ” (Heb 9:12). My dear friends, I wish to reflect on the saving power of the blood of Jesus through which He has paid the ultimate price of our redemption once and for all. The first reading…
I love confrontation. That’s probably strange to read since most people would rather run away or divert any sort of confrontation from arising. Whenever I see a situation that I don’t agree with, I’m quick to bring attention to it. My husband, however, likes to keep the peace and avoids…
There is, probably, no more appropriate psalm for today’s memorial of Saint Agnes than Psalm 40, which the liturgy presents us with for reflection: Here am I, Lord; I come to do your will. Sacrifice or oblation you wished not, but ears open to obedience you gave me.Burnt offerings or…
Hello GVM Community, and Grace to You! Mr. Tom Nash was unavailable to do a reflection this month, so I’m filling in for him. He’ll be back for his February 20th Reflection. Before I begin today’s reflection, I would like to remind you to explore the GVM website, where we…