In his name the Gentiles will hope.

OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL (OPTIONAL MEMORIAL) In his name the Gentiles will hope.  Jesus had made a big name for himself—and not just among the people of Israel. It was so big that Matthew described it by quoting the prophet Isaiah’s encompassing promise that God’s...

I desire mercy, not sacrifice.

SAINT BONAVENTURE, BISHOP AND DOCTOR OF THE CHURCH (MEMORIAL) I desire mercy, not sacrifice. Do you find yourself wondering and worrying if you actually did fast for a full sixty minutes before receiving Communion? Do you ever catch yourself wondering if the person...

Learn from me, for I am meek and humble of heart.

SAINT KATERI TEKAKWITHA, VIRGIN (MEMORIAL) Learn from me, for I am meek and humble of heart.  Have you got it all figured out? Do you have a complete grasp of who God is and his purpose for you on this earth? If so, stop reading. But if you’re like most people, if you...

Jesus began to reproach the towns.

15TH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME Jesus began to reproach the towns.  What’s going on here? Jesus is saying that several notoriously sinful cities will fare better on the day of judgment than his local neighbors! His words here seem pretty harsh. We may even cringe when we...

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