Daily Reflections
Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego—a.k.a. Hananiah, Azariah, and Mishael (Dan. 1:6)—are put to the test in today’s First Reading. They are willing to die rather than betray the Lord through idolatry. So into the fiery furnace, they go. But not only does God preserve their lives, he also mercifully lets wicked…
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Today the Church celebrates the solemnity of Saint Joseph, husband of the Blessed Virgin Mary and the foster father of Him who would comprehensively fulfill the titles of Son of David and Son of God. The Second Reading reminds us that the Promise flows to all of us because the…
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I read this quote on Franciscan Media, “it should be no surprise that saints, indeed all Christians, will experience the same difficulties as their Master.” The responsorial psalm for today also reminds us that we are not alone in our sufferings. “Even though I walk in the dark valley I…
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Today, many of us celebrate March 17: the feast of St. Patrick. For some, his name signifies nothing more than a time for parades, leprechauns, and a Guinness at the local pub; but for those who know the true story of the Irish missionary, the name means so much more.…
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At the Catholic school where I work, we recently had to do a severe weather drill with the students led by our Campus Director of Safety and Security. There were defined spaces within the building which were determined to be ARs – Areas of Refuge. Part of the protocol for…
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Dear brothers and sisters, “This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it” (Psalm 118:24). The Wicked Continue to Plot Against the Upright The righteous person listens to God’s word as his or her moral guide. He or she makes a diligent effort…
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The story of Moses’ interceding for the Israelites after their grievous sin with the golden calf reveals profound insights into the nature of prayer and its power to move God. Four key qualities in Moses’ life stand out as essential for such impactful prayer. Desiring God’s Exaltation Moses exemplified a…
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Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, have you ever felt like Zion, the desolate city crying out, “The Lord has forsaken me, the Lord has forsaken me.” (Isaiah 49:14)? Our hearts are sometimes weary, burdened by problems, trials; and doubts easily creep in like a relentless desert wind, gradually eroding…
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Allegorical Background: The pool of Bethesda, known for its five porticoes, was special in a unique way.Periodically, an angel stirred its waters, and it was known that the first person to enterthe waters would be healed of his affliction. As such, many crippled and infirm peoplesurrounded the pool awaiting the…
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When I was still in the minor seminary, there was a song I loved so much, and we used to sing it often at Mass during the Communion. The title of the song is “Come Down Lord.” It was written by the Medical Mission Sister, Miriam Therese Winter, and was…
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