Happy Saturday, everyone! The first two readings today carry an underlying sense of joy, leading into the Gospel reading, which, at first glance, seems to convey sadness or impending doom. I believe the Church, by pairing these readings, aims to guide us toward a proper understanding of the Gospel. The Gospel itself notes that even…
Category: Daily Reflections
Friday of the 25th Week in Ordinary Time
Happy Friday everyone! We’ve almost made it to the weekend! For today’s reflection I want to focus on the gospel from Luke 9:18-22: Once when Jesus was praying in solitude,and the disciples were with him,he asked them, “Who do the crowds say that I am?”They said in reply, “John the Baptist; others, Elijah;still others, ‘One…
Thursday of the Twenty-Fifth Week of Ordinary Time
The first reading today comes from the Book of Haggai, one of the lesser-read books of the Bible. Yet, even in these often-overlooked books, God speaks to us. This is one reason I appreciate how the Catholic Church arranges its readings. Over two years of daily Mass, you encounter much of the Bible, including the…
Wednesday of the 25th Week of Ordinary Time
Happy Wednesday, everyone! Today’s Gospel reading from Luke 9:1-6 offers two profound points for reflection. First, Jesus empowers the Apostles with authority over “all demons and to cure diseases” and sends them out to proclaim the Kingdom of God. This passage reminds me of the scripture, “With God, all things are possible” (Matthew 19:26). Here,…
Memorial of Saint Pius of Pietrelcina, Priest
Happy Memorial of St. Padre Pio! This morning, I offer a reflection on the daily readings, specifically the Gospel (Luke 8:19-21). In today’s Gospel, we encounter the intriguing moment when the Virgin Mary and the brothers of the Lord try to work their way through the crowd to reach Jesus. I find it fascinating because,…