Daily Reflections
Wow! Just wow! The Mass readings for today explode with both mystery and victory! If we dive into the Gospel for today, we are amidst Jesus’ Last Supper discourse. Jesus has so much he wants to share before his Passion begins. Let us re-read this passage in this context, so…
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After Paul’s vision where he was implored to “come over to Macedonia and help us” (Acts 16:9), Paul and his companions sailed from Troas, making a straight run for Samothrace, to Neapolis and Philippi, a district of Macedonia, to continue in the missionary work of preaching the Gospel of Jesus…
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A conversation on reverence Some of the social formalities of the past are now a dim memory. Our teachers and priests used to be greeted with a salute when we passed them in the street. Other adults we called “Sir” or “Ma’am” and we deferred to them. Similar courtesies were…
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From May 13, 1917, to October 13, 1917, our Blessed Mother Mary appeared to Lucia (10 years) and her two cousins, Francisco (9 years) and Jacinta (7 years) – in Fatima, Portugal. These children, who were shepherds, came from an ordinary family. Raised in the Catholic faith by their parents,…
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The Jerusalem Council – Church Unity through Dialogue We should not be afraid of the Church periodically calling a Council or a Synod to resolve important issues of faith or morals. We must, however, follow the Apostolic example. The Apostles and priests met in Jerusalem around 48AD to decide whether…
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“As the Father loves me, so I also love you. Remain in my love.” I do not believe there is a different or better way of saying that. Instead, I will share with you a recent story that gives just a glimpse into His love and faithfulness. Our second daughter…
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What does it mean to abide in Christ? Why do we speak of abiding in, rather than with or through Him? Perhaps nowhere else in literature do we encounter this peculiar idea of remaining in another. St. Paul confesses that “It is no longer I who live but Christ who…
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I remember the first time, as a child, that I was sent on an errand to the neighborhood grocery store. I had been to that store before with my father. While there, all I did was gaze intently at the jars of delectables placed out front and pester him for…
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Today’s gospel (Jn 14:21-26) contains some important advice from Jesus for his disciples. Throughout the passage, he emphasizes the importance of personal commitment and self-giving when it comes to matters of faith. Jesus uses the subject pronoun “whoever” four times, underscoring the significance of each individual’s role in living a…
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A young priest was assigned to work in a new parish with many stations. On his way to celebrate Mass at one of these churches, he lost his way, but saw some children playing in the street and approached them to ask for directions. When he asked one of the…
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