Monthly Archives: November 2013

Daniel 7:2-14; (Psalm) Daniel 3:75-81;Luke 21:29-33 His dominion is an everlasting dominion that shall not be taken away, his kingship shall not be destroyed. (Daniel 7:14) Fantastical characters, carnage and battle, unexpected plot twists—Hollywood blockbusters certainly have nothing on Daniel’s … Continue reading →

34th Week in Ordinary Time Daniel 3:62-67;Daniel 5:1-6, 13-14, 16-17, 23-28; Luke 21:12-19 Praise and exalt him above all forever. (Daniel 3:62) Do you ever wish you had a secret weapon? Something you could use to defend yourself against sin … Continue reading →

34th Week in Ordinary Time Daniel 3:62-67;Daniel 5:1-6,13-14, 16-17, 23-28; Luke 21:12-19 Praise and exalt him above all forever. (Daniel 3:62) Do you ever wish you had a secret weapon? Something you could use to defend yourself against sin and … Continue reading →

Daniel 2:31-45; (Psalm) Daniel 3:57-61;Luke 21:5-11 34th Week in Ordinary Time The days will come when there will not be left a stone upon another stone. (Luke 21:6) If you’ve been to the movies recently, you’ve probably noticed that the … Continue reading →

Saint Catherine of Alexandria, Virgin and Martyr Daniel 1:1-6, 8-20(Psalm) Daniel 3:52-56; Luke 21:1-4 Daniel was resolved not to defile himself. (Daniel 1:8) Daniel and his companions found themselves in exile with a religious and moral quandary before them: do … Continue reading →

Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe 2 Samuel 5:1-3; Psalm 122:1-5;Colossians 1:12-20; Luke 23:35-43 … that in all things he himself might be preeminent. (Colossians 1:18) The solemnity of Christ the King was instituted by Pope Pius XI … Continue reading →

33rd Week in Ordinary Time 2 Maccabees 7:1, 20-31; Psalm 17:1, 5-6, 8, 15;Luke 19:11-28 He called ten of his servants and gave them ten gold coins and told them, “Engage in trade with these until I return.” (Luke 19:13) … Continue reading →

33rd Week in Ordinary Time 2 Maccabees 6:18-31; Psalm 3:2-7;Luke 19:1-10 Today salvation has come to this house. (Luke 19:9) If you had a free weekend, would you spend it in a cemetery attending a retreat called “Exercise for a … Continue reading →

Saint Rose Philippine Duchesne, Virgin 1 Maccabees 1:10-15, 41-43, 54-57, 62-63;Psalm 119:53, 61, 134, 150, 155, 158; Luke 18:35-43 Many in Israel were determined and resolved in their hearts. (1 Maccabees 1:62) Around 165 b.c., a pagan king named Antiochus … Continue reading →

33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Psalm 98;Malachi 3:19-20; 2 Thessalonians 3:7-12; Luke 21:5-19 Shout with joy to the Lord, all the earth. (Psalm 98:4) Rivers “clapping their hands.” Mountains “shouting for joy.” What extraordinary images these poetic descriptions of nature … Continue reading →