Saturday, Week Thirty-Four The readings call us to persevere as “faithful stewards,” in faith, fidelity, and confidence, until Christ...

Friday, Week Thirty-Four The theme of the readings is that Christ’s victory is final, complete, and will last forever. In the Rite of...

Wednesday, Week Thirty-Four The theme of the readings is bearing prophetic witness to truth in action. We “present our bodies” for this...

Wednesday, Week Thirty-Four The theme of the readings is bearing prophetic witness to truth in action. We “present our bodies” for this...

Tuesday, Week Thirty-Four The theme of the readings is the difference between what we can know as human beings by intellect and what we...

Monday, Week Thirty-Four (We begin a review of the five parts of Mass and the Our Father). The readings show a difference between the...

Saturday, Week Thirty-Three The Responsorial (Psalm 9) calls us to remember God’s “wondrous deeds”: “I will rejoice in your salvation, O...

Friday, Week Thirty-Three The Responsorial (1Chronicles 29:13) leads us in praise: “We praise your glorious name, O mighty God.” In...

Thursday, Week Thirty-Three In 1Maccabees 2:15-29 we see the difference between authorities and leaders. Both are necessary. Either can...

Wednesday, Week Thirty-Three The Responsorial (Psalm 17) expresses the attitude of those who “await the blessed hope and the coming of...

Feast of The Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Feast Day reflection; daily reflection follows). Holy, holy, holy Lord, mighty God!...

Monday, Week Thirty-Three The Responsorial (Psalm 119) asks: “Give me life, O Lord, and I will do your commands.” 1Maccabees 1:10-64...

The Thirty-Third Sunday of the YEAR A Questions to Ask Yourself What is responsible stewardship? How would you describe what it means to...

Saturday, Week Thirty-Two The Responsorial (Psalm 105) invites us: “Remember the marvels the Lord has done.” Wisdom 18:14 to 19:9...

Friday, Week Thirty-Two Wisdom 13:1-9 is an incredibly precise text philosophically, and an inspiringly beautiful one poetically. It...

Thursday, Week Thirty-Two Jesus is sometimes called “Wisdom incarnate.” Wisdom 7:22 to 8:1 paints a picture of how beautiful Wisdom is,...

Wednesday, Week Thirty-Two Wisdom 6:1-11 warns us that it is extremely dangerous for anyone to have power and prestige. Those in power...

Tuesday, Week Thirty-Two The Responsorial (Psalm 34) is a cry of confidence and hope: “I will bless the Lord at all times.” Wisdom is the...

Monday, Week Thirty-Two Read Wisdom 1:1-7 as if these words are being spoken to you after you have received Our Lord in Communion and are...

The Thirty-Second Sunday of Year A The Fidelity of the Wise Questions to Ask Yourself What does the word “wisdom” mean to you? Is there a...