Monthly Archives: June 2013

1 Kings 19:16, 19-21; Psalm 16:1-2, 5, 7-11; Galatians 5:1, 13-18; Luke 9:51-62 Let the dead bury their dead. But you, go and proclaim the kingdom of God. (Luke 9:60) If you ever listen to popular love songs, you’ll find … Continue reading →

Saint Irenaeus, Bishop and Martyr Genesis 17:1, 9-10, 15-22;Psalm 128:1-5; Matthew 8:1-4 As for Ishmael, I am heeding you. (Genesis 17:20) Imagine a military general designing a new offensive strategy for his troops. But before he goes public, he briefs … Continue reading →

Saint Cyril of Alexandria, Bishop and Doctor of the Church Not everyone who says to me, “Lord, Lord,” will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only the one who does the will of my Father in heaven. (Matthew 7:21) Right … Continue reading →

Genesis 15:1-12, 17-18; Psalm 105:1-4, 6-9 12th Week in Ordinary Time Every good tree bears good fruit. (Matthew 7:17) “I am becoming my mother!” How often have you heard a friend say that? Or perhaps you have said it yourself, … Continue reading →

12th Week in Ordinary Time Genesis 13:2, 5-18; Psalm 15:2-5; Matthew 7:6, 12-14 Do to others whatever you would have them do to you. (Matthew 7:12) This one verse from the Gospel of Matthew has been enshrined for centuries as … Continue reading →

The Nativity of Saint John the Baptist Isaiah 49:1-6; Psalm 139:1-3, 13-15; Acts 13:22-26;Luke 1:57-66, 80 He was in the desert until the day of his manifestation to Israel. (Luke 1:80) Think for a minute what living in the desert … Continue reading →

12th Sunday in Ordinary Time Psalm 63:2-6, 8-9; Galatians 3:26-29; Luke 9:18-24 … a fountain … to purify from sin and uncleanness. (Zechariah 13:1) A fountain: water splashing up and out, cascading down and over. Soaking, spraying, dancing in the … Continue reading →

Saint Aloysius Gonzaga, Religious 2 Corinthians 11:18, 21-30; Psalm 34:2-7;Matthew 6:19-23 The lamp of the body is the eye. (Matthew 6:22) Have you ever watched an ice cream commercial and said to yourself, “I could go for a cone right … Continue reading →

2 Corinthians 11:1-11; Psalm 111:1-4, 7-8;Matthew 6:7-15 This is how you are to pray. (Matthew 6:9) Have you ever seen a toddler playing with a shape sorter? It’s a common toy with blocks shaped like triangles, squares, or circles and … Continue reading →

Saint Romuald, Abbot 2 Corinthians 9:6-11; Psalm 112:1-4, 9;Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18 When you fast …(Matthew 6:17) The Irish playwright George Bernard Shaw once wrote, “There is no love sincerer than the love of food.” This quote, while originally penned in … Continue reading →