Monthly Archives: October 2014

Philippians 1:1-11;Psalm 111:1-6; Luke 14:1-6 This is my prayer: that your love may increase ever more and more. (Philippians 1:9) Have you smiled today? Research shows that something as simple as smiling can help improve marriages and reduce stress. It’s … Continue reading →

Ephesians 6:10-20;Psalm 144:1-2, 9-10; Luke 13:31-35 Our struggle is not with flesh and blood but with … the evil spirits in the heavens. (Ephesians 6:12) “Life would be so much easier if my spouse would stop being so irritating. And … Continue reading →

Psalm 145:10-14; Luke 13:22-30;Psalm 145:10-14; Luke 13:22-30 Slaves, be obedient to your human masters. (Ephesians 6:5) That’s an uncomfortable thought! Is Paul really accepting the status quo of institutionalized slavery? That’s certainly how it looks, and it’s possible that he … Continue reading →

Ephesians 2:19-22;Psalm 19:2-5; Luke 6:12-16 Saint Simon and Saint Jude, Apostles You are fellow citizens with the holy ones. (Ephesians 2:19) Have you ever admired a family member so deeply that you were willing to devote your life to their … Continue reading →

Ephesians 4:32–5:8; Psalm 1:1-4, 6;Luke 13:10-17 30th Week in Ordinary Time A woman was there who for eighteen years had been crippled by a spirit. (Luke 13:11) Imagine how this woman’s affliction affected her everyday life. She couldn’t look up … Continue reading →

Ephesians 4:1-6; Psalm 24:1-6;Luke 12:54-59 Saint Anthony Mary Claret, Bishop Why do you not know how to interpret the present time? (Luke 12:56) Psychologists tell us that we make as many as two hundred conscious decisions every day. Some are … Continue reading →

Ephesians 3:14-21;Psalm 33:1-2, 4-5, 11-12, 18-19; Luke 12:49-53 Saint John of Capistrano, Priest … who is able to accomplish far more than all we ask or imagine, by the power at work within us. (Ephesians 3:20) Imagine if there were … Continue reading →

Ephesians 2:1-10; Psalm 100:1-5;Luke 12:13-21 Saint Paul of the Cross, Priest One’s life does not consist of possessions. (Luke 12:15) Jesus has just spoken at length to a large crowd about the riches that await those who believe in him, … Continue reading →

Isaiah 45:1, 4-6;Psalm 96:1, 3-5, 7-10; 1 Thessalonians 1:1-5; Matthew 22:15-21 Thus says the Lord to his anointed … opening doors before him and leaving the gates unbarred. (Isaiah 45:1) “A new door will open for you today.” Have you … Continue reading →

Ephesians 1:11-14; Psalm 33:1-2, 4-5, 12-13;Luke 12:1-7 Saint Ignatius of Antioch, Bishop and Martyr Many people were crowding together. (Luke 12:1) At one point or another, we have all schemed and pushed to get something we want: an afternoon off … Continue reading →