View Today's Readings The liturgy teaches us to meditate on the word of God by giving us examples of meditation. One of the most all-inclusive meditations on...

The Responsorial (Psalm 31) expresses the choice our whole lives should lead to: “Father, into your hands I commend my spirit.” The readings show us the fait...

April 13, 2017 Holy Thursday, Mass of the Lord’s Supper View Today's Readings The “Easter triduum” are three days that constitute one single celebration. Any...

April 12, 2017 Wednesday of Holy Week View Today's Readings The Responsorial (read all of Psalm 69) is the constant prayer of the servants of God: “Lord, in ...

April 11, 2017 Tuesday of Holy Week View Today's Readings Isaiah 49: 1-6 is the beginning of the second Song of the Servant. These songs portray the ideal Se...

April 10, 2017 MONDAY of Holy Week View Today's Readings Isaiah 42: 1-7 is the first “Song of the Servant of Yahweh", whom God calls “my chosen one with whom...

April 9 2017 THE SIXTH SUNDAY OF LENT (Year A) PALM SUNDAY OF THE LORD’S PASSION View Today's Readings Inventory Do I ever grow weary of praying? Of reading ...

We are the risen body of Jesus. In and through us he is winning the battle today. Invitation: Live by the Spirit. Dedicate yourself to listen to Jesus as a d...

April 8, 2017 SATURDAY, Lent week five View Today's Readings The Responsorial (from Jeremiah 31:10-13) is a promise for all time: “The Lord will guard us as...

April 7, 2017 FRIDAY, Lent week five View Today's Readings The Responsorial (Psalm 18) is a reminder we never stop feeling the need for: “In my distress I ca...

April 6, 2017 THURSDAY, Lent week five View Today's Readings The Responsorial (Psalm 105) gives one side of the picture: “The Lord remembers his covenant for...

April 5, 2017 WEDNESDAY, Lent week five View Today's Readings St. Ignatius of Loyola defines “three degrees of humility” — three levels of understanding abou...

April 4, 2017 TUESDAY, Lent week five View Today's Readings The Responsorial (Psalm 102) tells us what to say when we are just tired of following Christ: “O ...

April 3, 2017 MONDAY, Lent week five View Today's Readings The Responsorial (Psalm 23) declares all fears false except separation from God: “Though I walk in...

April 2, 2017 THE FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT (Year A) View Today's Readings Inventory The Entrance Antiphon is a prayer of trust: “Give me justice, O God… Rescue m...

To be authentic disciples of Jesus, we have to convert to following a new guidance system: the divine light of God within us instead of the natural light of ...

April 1, 2017 SATURDAY, Lent Week Four View Today's Readings The Responsorial (Psalm 7) tells us the ruling principle of discipleship: “O Lord, my God, in yo...

March 31, 2017 Friday, Lent Week Four View Today's Readings “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted” What the Responsorial (Psalm 34) tells us sometimes appe...

March 30, 2017 Thursday, Lent Week Four View Today's Readings “Lord, remember us, for the love you bear your people.” The Responsorial (Psalm 106) presumes t...

March 29, 2017 Wednesday, Lent Week Four View Today's Readings The Responsorial (Psalm 145) reminds us that "the Lord is kind and merciful." In contrast, “P...