June 28, 2019 – Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Eze 34:11-16; Thus says the Lord GOD: I myself will look after and tend my sheep. As a shepherd tends his flock when he finds himself among his scattered sheep, so will I tend my sheep. I will rescue them from every place whereContinue reading God searches us to find us; not us searching for Him to find Him
June 27, 2019 – Thursday 12th Week in OT GN 16:1-12, 15-16 Abram’s wife Sarai had borne him no children. She had, however, an Egyptian maidservant named Hagar. Sarai said to Abram: “The LORD has kept me from bearing children. Have intercourse, then, with my maid; perhaps I shall have sons through her.”Continue reading If we have Jesus in our life as our foundation, we will surely be fine
June 26, 2019 – Wednesday of the 12th Week in OT Mt. 7:15-20 Jesus said to his disciples: “Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing, but underneath are ravenous wolves. By their fruits you will know them. Do people pick grapes from thornbushes, or figs from thistles? Just so, every goodContinue reading Beware of the empty promises of the False Prophets; seek rather the voice of Jesus
June 25, 2019 – Tuesday 12th Week in OT Mt. 7:6, 12-14 Jesus said to his disciples: “Do not give what is holy to dogs, or throw your pearls before swine, lest they trample them underfoot, and turn and tear you to pieces. “Do to others whatever you would have them do to you. ThisContinue reading Do to others what you like them to do to you
Solemnity of the Birth of John the Baptist – June 24, 2019 Isa. 49:1-6; Acts 13:22-26; Lk 1:57-66,80 Today we celebrate the birth of John the Baptist. He is a very important figure in the New Testament and that is why our Church celebrates with great dignity his birth. How significant was he then? TheContinue reading To proclaim that God is gracious is our calling as modern day John the Baptist
June 23, 2019 – Sunday of the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ GN 14:18-20 In those days, Melchizedek, king of Salem, brought out bread and wine, and being a priest of God Most High, he blessed Abram with these words: “Blessed be Abram by God Most High, the creator ofContinue reading Be the Jesus Today: Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ
June 22, 2019 – Saturday 11th Week in OT Mt. 6:24-34 Jesus said to his disciples: “No one can serve two masters. He will either hate one and love the other, or be devoted to one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and mammon. “Therefore I tell you, do not worry about yourContinue reading Our worries and anxieties distract our peace and remove us from what is more important
June 21, 2019 – Friday 11th Week in OT 2 Cor 11:18, 21-30; Mt. 6: 19-23 What is it that usually occupies your mind? What keeps you busy? What is it that consumes your energy and gives you satisfaction and happiness? Is it something that builds and nurtures relationships? Is it lasting or temporary? DoesContinue reading What treasure do I possess and nurture?
June 19, 2019 – Wednesday 11th Week in OT 2 Cor 9:6-11; Mt 6:1-6,16-18 “How grateful are you today?” Gratefulness makes us see what surrounds us, both the good and the bad. Gratefulness allows us to be embracing and accepting of the things and people around us. It is when we are grateful too thatContinue reading God loves a cheerful giver – 2 Cor 9: 7
July 18, 2019 – Tuesday 11th Week in OT Mt. 5:43-48 “love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.” – Mt 5:44 To hit back when we are hurt can sometimes be our immediate response. Even without thinking, a child may hit a playmate when he or she is hurt. Among us adults,Continue reading Loving those who caused you pain
