Daily Reflections
Yesterday, we came together to celebrate the Saints, those remarkable individuals who have passed on and now bask in the glory of God’s presence. In our communion with the Saints, we seek their intercession through prayer. The assistance of the Saints, through their prayers, is invaluable. If earthly help has…
Read MoreIn the first and second part of this three-part reflection on being a saint, I introduced the concept of “saints” and the holy. This third part applies the two teachings to the invitation for us to be saints in today’s world. In what ways can we then describe being a…
Read MoreIn the first part of this three-part series titled “A Saint Today,” I delved into the idea that living a saintly life means communion with God. I draw a similar sentiment in the exploration of the concept of holiness. To be sure, the term “holy” has a more complex meaning…
Read MoreWhat does it mean to be a saint in today’s world? How can we better understand the qualities that make someone saintly? On this special day, when we honor all saints, let’s explore these questions together. Firstly, happy Feast Day to you, a member of the Communion of Saints. May…
Read MoreIn my article last July 31st, I mentioned that I enjoyed my childhood days when our mother would teach us how to bake bread. I loved putting a tiny amount of yeast in the dough. I have always marveled at the way yeast works. I love watching bread rise in…
Read MoreThe response for today’s Psalm is “Our God is the God of salvation.” When God became man in the person of Jesus Christ, He came to lead a fallen human race to salvation. His mission of salvation to the world includes healing. First spiritual healing, but also plenty of physical…
Read More“… you should know how to behave in the household of God, which is the Church of the living God, the pillar and foundation of truth. Undeniably great is the mystery of devotion, Who was manifested in the flesh, vindicated in the spirit, seen by angels, proclaimed to the Gentiles,…
Read MoreYou are Fellow Citizens with the Holy Ones. “Brothers and sisters: You are no longer strangers and sojourners, but you are fellow citizens with the holy ones and members of the house of God, built upon the foundation of the Apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus himself as the capstone.”…
Read More“Decide for ourselves what is right.” These words stand out in today‘s gospel. As we journey through life, we are faced with countless choices and decisions. The experts say that we make up to 200 decisions daily. Beginning with the smallest daily choices and moving to the life-altering decisions. Beginning…
Read MoreThere have been many times in the recent past that I have wondered about how God feels when He looks down upon the earth and sees the behavior of human beings; those He created in His own image and likeness. Must He not be shaking his head in dismay and…
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