Daily Reflections
Whenever I reflect on the splendor and majesty of the Most High, I cannot but get down on my knees in profound adoration of the One sitting on the throne. The Prophet Daniel had a vision of His glory and attempted to describe His form and magnificence. He called Him…
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We all know that some parts of Scripture are more well-known, are more often read than others. Among the lesser-read books are those of the twelve minor prophets. And among the lesser-read of the minor prophets is surely the prophet Nahum. Today, in fact, is the only time in the…
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Jesus is on his way to Caesarea Philippi with his disciples. That remote, ancient town was developed near a spring that feeds the Jordan River. The Jordan is the source of life for so much of the region. We also know that Jesus was baptized in the Jordan not long…
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My dear brothers and sisters, I pray all is well with you and yours today. As you join me in this reflection, I would ask you to keep two words in mind – 1) Perseverance and 2) Grit. Both words point toward the virtue of courage. And on a deeper…
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When I read the Gospel of today, I continue to wonder why the people at Gennesaret wanted to touch only the tassel of Jesus’ clothing. I read a commentary that referred to such desire as a “pious humility.” Indeed, the people were humble to have asked for only a “touch”…
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Saints are trailblazers, and so is the one we celebrate today—Saint Alphonsus Liguori. It isn’t because they walk paths unknown. Instead, their lives are silent yet audacious witnesses of the life of Christ in everyday life. Their embrace of grace and its silent nudges is so rooted (incarnate) that it…
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A story is told about a rich woman who unexpectedly died without leaving behind a last will and testament. Her children were bickering since each one of them wanted to have the biggest share of the wealth. Therefore, the once strong and loving sibling relationship became divided and distant and…
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Who would envy the life of a prophet? We know from many bible stories that the lot of a prophet is often one of ridicule and rejection, if not outright danger of physical abuse and death. In addition to these overt tribulations, prophets also face the potential for a quieter…
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The Net Thrown into the Sea In Volume Two of his exhaustive series on the Gospel according to St. Matthew, Fire of Mercy, Heart of the Word, Erasmo Leiva-Merikakis describes the sorting process at the end of the age as very concrete. Also as a simple process of means of…
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