Daily Reflections
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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The disciples of Jesus wished to know the Father too, who Jesus had spoken about so often. But He told them, “To have seen me is to have seen the Father. I am in the Father and the Father is in me.” Jesus is the visible manifestation of the unseen…
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As we continue hearing from Jesus’ discourse at the Last Supper, we consider today these beautiful words of Jesus: “I am the way, the truth and the life.” You might see this inscription with old artistic depictions of Jesus: “Ego sum via et veritas et vita.” In Latin they are…
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Once Saul had his conversion to Paul, he became one of the best teachers of the faith we ever had. He traveled far and near, through trials and tribulations, to “run his race.” Today’s first reading put him in Antioch. Lineage 101 He is at the synagogue, and accepts an…
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