Daily Reflections
Satan’s Original Three Temptations Matthew documents the first temptations by the devil when Jesus was led into the desert after His baptism. (Mt 4:1-11). Jesus was hungry, so the tempter suggested He command that stones become loaves of bread. Then the devil transported Jesus from the desert near Jericho to…
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“Lord, if my brother sins against me, how often must I forgive him? As many as seven times?” Jesus answered, “I say to you, not seven times but seventy-seven times.” Forgive. We are instructed to forgive, over and over and over again. At times it seems like a tall order,…
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Generosity is a trait universally admired. Yet how do we tap into the genuine, dynamic spirit of giving? How do we become a gift to others, when human nature bids us to hold on to whatever we have? From Poverty to Wealth Reflecting upon this question, I am reminded of…
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Fr. Brian Pierce OP tells the story of a young Dominican friar, Jorge, who was a missionary in the state of Tabasco in Mexico. Every morning while walking to breakfast from the house he slept in to one where he was to eat, he noticed that an old man was…
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Today the Church commemorates St Dominic, the founder of the Dominican Order popularly known as Order of Preachers. Dominic was a great preacher and pious religious priest who led many souls to piety and to religious life. My reflection comes from the readings suggested for today’s Memorial (1 Cor 2:1-10;…
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What is the need for our faithfulness and loyalty in the face of an uncertain future? If the world is limited and time-bound, and the future of that temporality remains uncertain, what should be our best attitude? Should we choose a life of indifference and recklessness, or take the path…
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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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