Monthly Archives: June 2014

The First Martyrs of Holy Roman Church Beware. (Amos 2:13) Amos 2:6-10, 13-16;Psalm 50:16-23; Matthew 8:18-22 Judgment Day! We’ve all seen cartoons showing a bearded, bedraggled character walking down the street holding a sign that says, “The End is Near!” … Continue reading →

Saints and Peter and Paul, Apostles The Lord will rescue me from every evil threat and will bring me safe to his heavenly kingdom. (2 Timothy 4:18) Acts 12:1-11; Psalm 34:2-9;2 Timothy 4:6-8, 17-18;Matthew 16:13-19 Wait a minute! This passage … Continue reading →

The Most Sacred Heart of Jesus Bless the Lord, my soul! (Psalm 103:1) Deuteronomy 7:6-11; Psalm 103;1 John 4:7-16;Matthew 11:25-30 Yes! Bless the Lord today. Praise him and exalt him with all that is within you—not just the things that … Continue reading →

2 Kings 24:8-17; Psalm 79:1-5, 8-9;Matthew 7:21-29 I never knew you. (Matthew 7:23)   Have you ever known a namedropper? You know, someone who always mentions the important people he or she knows? Usually, this is exaggerated, with some distant … Continue reading →

2th Week in Ordinary Time Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing. (Matthew 7:15) 2 Kings 22:8-13; 23:1-3; Psalm 119:33-37, 40;Matthew 7:15-20 You can probably think of people you might call a “false prophet.” The media … Continue reading →

The child grew and became strong in spirit. (Luke 1:80)  Isaiah 49:1-6; Psalm 139:1-3, 13-15; Acts 13:22-26;Luke 1:57-66, 80 What do you think is the most impressive thing about John the Baptist? His uncompromising zeal for the Lord? His clear, … Continue reading →

The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi) Be careful not to forget the Lord. (Deuteronomy 8:11) Deuteronomy 8:2-3, 14-16;Psalm 147:12-15, 19-20; 1 Corinthians 10:16-17; John 6:51-58 The Israelites were about to enter the Promised Land, and Moses … Continue reading →

11th Week in Ordinary Time The lamp of the body is the eye. (Matthew 6:22) 2 Kings 11:1-4, 9-18, 20; Psalm 132:11-14, 17-18;Matthew 6:19-23 Did you know that dozens of diseases that affect the body can be initially diagnosed by … Continue reading →

Saint Romuald, Abbot Our Father … (Matthew 6:9) Sirach 48:1-14; Psalm 97:1-7;Matthew 6:7-15   Truly, there’s no greater prayer. The Lord’s Prayer gets right to the heart of who God is—our Father—even as it gives voice to our deep dependence … Continue reading →

11th Week in Ordinary Time Where is the Lord, the God of Elijah? (2 Kings 2:14) 2 Kings 2:1, 6-14;Psalm 31:20-21, 24; Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18 From Esau and Jacob to the prodigal son, stories about inheritance run throughout the Scriptures. … Continue reading →