Oct 5, 2019 | Word Among Us
Blessed Francis Xavier Seelos, Priest (Optional Memorial) Rejoice because your names are written in heaven. This was probably the first time many of these disciples went out to preach and perform miracles. Imagine how nervous they must have been—and...
Oct 4, 2019 | Word Among Us
Saint Francis of Assisi (Memorial) We today are flushed with shame. We can all probably relate to the Israelites in today’s first reading (Baruch 1:15). Who hasn’t felt red-faced with embarrassment at making a mistake? Who hasn’t had the humbling...
Oct 3, 2019 | Word Among Us
26th Week in Ordinary Time Rejoicing in the Lord must be your strength! The people were cut to the heart. As the prophet Ezra read from the Law of Moses for six hours, the men, women, and even the children were deeply affected. They began to weep as...
Oct 2, 2019 | Word Among Us
The Holy Guardian Angels (Memorial) Their angels in heaven always look upon the face of my heavenly Father. Do you remember Clarence? He’s the guardian angel in the classic Christmas movie It’s a Wonderful Life. When despair leads the main character,...
Oct 1, 2019 | Word Among Us
St. Thérèse of the Child Jesus, Virgin and Doctor of the Church (Memorial) They entered a Samaritan village to prepare for his reception there. Maybe you’ve heard this expression: “The Queen thinks the world smells of fresh paint.” No, there’s nothing...
Sep 30, 2019 | Word Among Us
Saint Jerome, Priest and Doctor of the Church (Memorial) Jesus realized the intention of their hearts. Close friends can often finish each other’s sentences. They have spent so much time together that they know each other intimately. But sometimes,...
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