August 3, 2023
…every scribe who has been instructed in the Kingdom of heaven is like the head of a household who brings from his storeroom both the new and the old. (Matthew 13:52) Jesus tells his disciples that because they understood the old and the new, they are scribes and teachers and can discern good from evil, […]
August 2, 2023
Feast of Saint Peter Julian Eymard Today, all members of the Eymardian Family pause to give thanks for the life, ministry, spirituality, fidelity, and legacy of Peter Julian Eymard. He saw his life, in retrospect, as one similar to that of Jacob as a pilgrim seeking to understand and follow God’s movement in his life. […]
August 1, 2023
Memorial of Saint Alphonsus Liguori, Bishop and Doctor of the Church Our readings today speak of awe-inspiring encounters with God. The conversation/prayer tent and Christ taking the time to explain his parable in a conversation with his disciples gives us insights into how our God wishes to care for us and communicate with us. Moses’ […]
July 31, 2023
Saint Ignatius Loyola, Memorial This reflection/meditation is divided into two parts. The first will focus on Saint Ignatius, and the second will look at the day’s gospel. There is a wonderful paperback book that some of you may have already discovered. It is by James Martin SJ, entitled My Life with the Saints (Loyola Press, […]
July 30, 2023
17th Sunday in Ordinary Time The first reading today from the Book of Kings and the gospel reading from Saint Matthew are linked by the necessity to be wise as missionary disciples seeking the treasures God wishes us to discover. Even those of us who have only a cursory acquaintance with the story of Solomon […]
July 29, 2023
The Eucharist is the radiant festivity of fraternity that we can make endure always. Saint Peter Julian Eymard, (PG 244,7). The importance of friendship is deeply rooted in our scriptures today. The “radiant festivity of fraternity” words from our spiritual father keep us in the light of the Eucharist and God’s great love. The message […]
July 28, 2023
I recall a moment when I was eight or nine years old — or thereabouts. I went up to our bedroom, went into the closet, closed the door, and sat silently in the darkness. Why? So God wouldn’t see me or, worse, catch me committing a sin. Where did I get such a notion? It […]
July 27, 2023
A Manifestation. Sometimes we are unsure which person will show up today – an occurrence attributed to others or ourselves. So, who will surface? Will it be the wrathful, angry one, the dishonest one, the user, the pessimist, the egotist? From our perspective, it doesn’t have to be that way. We can decide who we […]
July 26, 2023
Memorial of Saints Joachim and Ann, Parents of the Blessed Virgin Mary Celebrate! Give thanks! Venerate! The Church gives this feast day to remember Joachim and Ann, parents of the Virgin Mary and grandparents of Jesus, our Lord, and Savior. We also recognize Saint Ann as patroness of our Province of the Congregation of the […]
July 25, 2023
Feast of Saint James, Apostle Most have been fortunate to have our mothers advocate for us. They teach us how to be of genuine service because of their witness. Then, they do even more for us, ensuring we receive the best day in and day out. Christ reminds us today that we have accepted a […]