Daily Reflections
The readings today show us the faithful leader who erects a proper dwelling for the Holy Spirit. Then by example, the discernment of the Spirit is taught to those for whom they have responsibility. This will encourage the Spirit of God to be seen by the whole household and obey…
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The thirty-fourth chapter of the book of Exodus tells the story of Moses meeting with God on the mountain. By this time, Moses had met with God a few times for various reasons at the bidding of the Lord. Something remarkable happened after Moses met with the Lord. The Scripture…
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I do vividly remember my childhood days when our mother would teach us how to bake bread. Baking bread takes a lot of effort. You measure the flour, sugar, water, and yeast. You only need a small amount of yeast to make the bread rise. Have you ever seen mustard…
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“Then every scribe who has been instructed in the Kingdom of Heaven is like the head of a household who brings from his storeroom both the new and the old.” This particular line from today’s Gospel caught my attention. I imagine Pope Francis as the scribe who uses both the…
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‘This is the blood of the Covenant that the Lord has made with you,’ (Ex. 24:3-8) ‘Pay your sacrifice of thanksgiving to God and render Him your votive offerings. Call on me in the day of distress. I will free you and you shall honor me’ (Psalm 49: 1-2, 5-6,…
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Who Indeed Bears Fruit? Last fall, one of our ducks basically lost the use of her right leg, so much so that she was unable to come out of the pond to join the other ducks at feeding time. I took her to the vet, who determined that she had…
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Holidays are a time to take a break from the regular routine, relax, and rejuvenate. Whether it’s a short weekend getaway or a longer vacation, taking time off from work or other responsibilities can be essential for our well-being and overall mental health. Whether we find relaxation by lying along…
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What kind of a plant are you? A little flowering rose? A big tree with lots of delicious fruit hanging on the branches? A little weed, which for some strange reason my little dog likes to nibble? I hope you are a big fruitful Catholic tree, providing goodness and beauty…
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Being a Christian is not easy, and more especially in the present age of free thinking. It is a life of suffering and trials. But it still remains the best type of living because it assures the greatest blessings and the best future. Jesus alerts all who follow him that…
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Years ago, while traveling through Florida on one of many apostolic trips, my fellow consecrated sister and I got lost. Being poor missionaries in the early 2000’s, we didn’t have a Garmin or any other electronic mapping device, so we relied on a shoebox full of atlases and Triple A…
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