Without hindrance he proclaimed the Kingdom of God

7TH WEEK OF EASTER   Without hindrance he proclaimed the Kingdom of God.   Paul was under house arrest.   As he awaited his trial in Rome, he lived by himself with a soldier guarding him, and people continued to visit him (Acts 28:16).   “Without hindrance,”...

I pray . . . that they may all be one.

7TH WEEK OF EASTER   I pray . . . that they may all be one.   Imagine yourself in that upper room with Jesus.   He knows he will not be in this world much longer.   He knows the pressures his disciples will face in his absence.   As he looks around the room,...

Father, keep them in your name

SAINT AUGUSTINE OF CANTERBURY, BISHOP (OPTIONAL MEMORIAL)   Father, keep them in your name.   What would you pray for if you were facing a painful death?   Strength?   Peace?   The grace to endure it faithfully?   Jesus prayed for his friends.   He was...

I served the Lord with all humility

SAINT PHILIP NERI, PRIEST (MEMORIAL)   I served the Lord with all humility.   Summarizing some of the main points of his life and ministry among them, St. Paul gave this farewell address to the elders of Ephesus.   Since he knew that they would not see him...

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