Daily Reflections
Why the Holy Name of Jesus is the Most Powerful Name When I was preparing to travel outside my country for the first time, I needed to get my Passport ready before beginning the visa application process. I booked an appointment online with the immigration department. That day, I just…
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Today’s Gospel reading echoes with the refrain of joy. Jesus reveals to his disciples the promise of imminent joy, yet it is a joy purchased only through suffering. Walking through Fire Perhaps the most joyful passage I have known in all of literature comes from Dante’s Divine Comedy, in which…
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It was not long ago, when there were bumper stickers and wristbands with the term WWJD…short for “What Would Jesus Do.?” The wristbands might be gone, but the need for mercy and kindness in the world never goes out of style. With the theme of mercy and kindness, and “what…
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Today’s readings from the Acts of the Apostles (17:15, 22-18:1) and the Gospel of John (16:12-15) present us with the critical question of who God is, and where and how human beings come to the knowledge of God. Conversely, they also reveal how God’s presence is manifested in human existence.…
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I will send the Advocate to you. And when he comes, he will convict the world in regard to sin and righteousness and condemnation The Lord Jesus here promises to give us the Holy Spirit, who will lead us, the Church, as we proclaim the Gospel to the world. Jesus…
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Jesus speaks to his disciples in John’s gospel 14:15-31 about the Advocate, whom the Father will send in His name. He promises them that this Spirit will teach them all things and will remind them of everything He taught them, as we read in today’s gospel. This promised Spirit will…
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In my time as a seminarian, I was able to be part of very important events, which have remained imprinted in my memory. Once, there was a gathering of Bishops from the Americas in the Sheraton, in New York, and we were asked to help with the set up and…
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Will you pray for me? These are five of my favorite words. I love to pray for people. In my circle, the phrase Prayer Warrior was coined as a description years ago. It is comparable to a love language for me. Today as I was sitting in carpool to pick…
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“Do you believe we can do this?” Dad says to his son. “Yes, I believe we can do this!” Pepper responds. These are two lines taken from “Little Boy”: a story about the courage of a seven-year-old boy and how his inner faith transforms the world. Keeping this story in…
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Today, as we commemorate the life of St. Athanasius, a man who exemplified unwavering faith in Christ, we are reminded of the importance of remaining in Christ. St. Athanasius’ life and his steadfast adherence to the authentic teachings of Christ and His Church serve as a powerful testament to the…
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