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Category Archives: Scripture
Day 13 of the Season of Creation
“…unless each of you forgives your brother…”
Day 6 of the Season of Creation
“If he listens to you, you have won over your brother.”
Tuesday of the Eleventh Week in Ordinary Time
“But I say to you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,…”
Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
“We are his people: the sheep of his flock.”…”At the sight of the crowds, Jesus’ heart was moved with pity for them because they were troubled and abandoned, like sheep without a shepherd…. Go rather to the lost sheep of the house of Israel.”
Tuesday of the Tenth Week in Ordinary Time
“You are the salt of the earth. But if salt loses its taste, with what can it be seasoned? It is no longer good for anything but to be thrown out and trampled underfoot.” 1. Lectio Gospel: Matthew 5:13–16 By their deeds the disciples are to influence the world for good. They can no moreContinue reading “Tuesday of the Tenth Week in Ordinary Time”
Monday of the Tenth Week in Ordinary Time
“Rejoice and be glad,for your reward will be great in heaven.” 1. Lectio Gospel: Matthew 5:1–12 The Beatitudes are not a list of rewards for successful people; they are a portrait of Christ Himself. The poor in spirit, the meek, the merciful, the peacemakers, and the persecuted are not exceptions to the Christian life butContinue reading “Monday of the Tenth Week in Ordinary Time”
Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time
The reflections emphasize the critical themes of justice, holiness, and perseverance amid trials. They highlight the necessity of mercy, steadfastness, and authentic growth within the Church, urging a compassionate approach to others.
Memorial of Saint Leo the Great, Pope and Doctor of the Church
The Church celebrates God’s presence among and within us, emphasizing that He dwells in simple, welcoming spaces. Jesus restores the sacredness of the temple, reminding us that true encounters with God prioritize mercy and care for the poor. God chooses humble dwellings that foster relationship over transactional faith.
Feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica in Rome
The Church celebrates God’s presence among and within us, emphasizing that He dwells in simple, welcoming spaces. Jesus restores the sacredness of the temple, reminding us that true encounters with God prioritize mercy and care for the poor. God chooses humble dwellings that foster relationship over transactional faith.