Daily Reflections
The readings of today illustrate the qualities of faith in comparison to law or tradition. The first reading from Paul’s letter to the Galatians (Gal 3:22-29) centers on justification by faith. On its part, the Gospel (Lk 11:27-28) reminds us of the imperative obedience to God’s word. Whether in Christian…
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Growing up, I belonged to a popular pious society of young children known as the Bloc-Rosary Crusade. This is a movement that brings together children from our local villages and communities every evening after dinner to pray the Rosary, in line with the Fatima message. It was in this association…
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We know from experience that we do not receive everything we ask for in prayer. There are some intentions we have often brought to God in prayer and for a long period but we are yet to get answers to these prayers. Yet the Lord promised in today’s gospel reading,…
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Today is the optional memorial of one of the most popular saints of our day, St. Faustina. Faustina grew up in Poland. From the age of seven she felt a call to religious life. She asked her parents’ permission for this when she was 18, but they refused. “After this…
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Today we honor St. Francis of Assisi, one of my favorite saints. The picture at the beginning of this reflection is of the St. Francis statue that we have placed in both of our previous gardens. I appreciate that he is said to have practiced sermons in front of the…
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Brothers and Sisters, today let us become introspective. Let’s look inward and decide where our hearts lead us in our faith. As we see in the first reading, Saint Paul is amazed that some followers of Christ are so easily swayed by those wishing to corrupt the gospel of Christ.…
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The apostles prayed to God, “Increase our faith.” Our Lord’s response to their request shows they already have what they were asking for. They weren’t asking Jesus to grant them some bit of the gift of faith. They asked for an “Increase”! Does anyone feel a need for an “increase”…
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When many see objective values as relative relics, fatherhood is a target of ridicule. But if fatherhood loses its taste, it impacts every fabric of society. Today’s reflection draws from the life of Saint Thérèse (Theresa) of Lisieux. It refocuses attention on the role of strong and loving fathers in…
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Today’s readings remind me of the immensity of God; He is omnipotent, omnipresent, and omniscient. But the readings also remind me of how limited our human minds are in understanding God being omnipotent, omnipresent, and omniscient! “Have you entered into the sources of the sea, or walked about in the…
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My eyes were burning with the fire of the visions. My mind reeled as the drama played out before me. My life had been a drama played out before the ages, I was an exile, subject to an alien king; I was his adviser, and a leader of men. Although…
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