Monday, April 7, 2025

Monday, April 7, 2025

  The Responsorial Psalm assures us that God is always present to help and protect us, even when things seem most dark: “Even though I walk in the dark valley I fear no evil; for you are at my side” (Psalm 23). In Daniel 13: 1-62 it seemed evident that no one...
Conversion to Being Divine

Conversion to Being Divine

  Inventory The Entrance Antiphon is a prayer of trust: “Give me justice, O God… Rescue me from the deceitful and the unjust” (Psalm 43). Do I see this happening?  Judging by what I see going on in the world, does it seem to me that Jesus is winning or losing?...
Saturday, April 5, 2025

Saturday, April 5, 2025

  The Responsorial Psalm tells us where to look for support and confirmation when we feel alone in our faith: “O Lord, my God, in you I take refuge” (Psalm 7).  In Jeremiah 11: 18-20, the prophet has become aware that his enemies are “hatching plots” against him....
Saturday, April 5, 2025

Friday, April 4, 2025

  The Responsorial Psalm tells us that when things are going badly all is well: “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted” (Psalm 34). Opposition from others can be a consoling sign that we are authentic disciples of Jesus. Wisdom 2: 1-22 gives us the mind- set of...
Saturday, April 5, 2025

Thursday, April 3, 2025

The Responsorial Psalm is: “Remember me, O LORD, when you show favor to your people; help me when you deliver them” (Psalm 106). The Psalmist takes for granted God is going to help him and all his people; that is what God does. “For their sake he remembered his...