Reign over us

Reign over us.  Saint Pius X, Pope (Memorial) The parable in our first reading (Judges 9:8) today might seem hard to decode, but like Aesop’s fables, it contains a universal lesson about human beings and their ways.   In this case, the people of Israel who want a king...

Be calm, do not fear. You shall not die.

Be calm, do not fear. You shall not die.  Saint Bernard, Abbot and Doctor of the Church (Memorial) How about looking at Gideon’s story from a different perspective today?   Let’s take it as a sort of case study in dealing with anxiety. Gideon was probably no stranger...

What do I still lack?

What do I still lack?  Saint John Eudes, Priest (Optional Memorial) When we read this story of the rich young man, we often focus on how he “went away sad” (Matthew 19:22).   But we don’t always give him enough credit.   He knew enough to realize he needed help—and to...

We will serve the Lord, our God, and obey his voice

Common of the Blessed Virgin Mary We will serve the Lord, our God, and obey his voice. (Joshua 24:24) Think of a sailor out on a boat in the ocean. His map shows a straight line to his destination, but the boat is being buffeted by the winds and the currents. It’s his...

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