Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am meek and humble in heart, and you will find rest for our souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light. Matthew 11: 29- 30 In my generation, one of the great achievements was to be the first in one’s family…[read more]
Mary said, “Behold the handmaid of the Lord. May it be done to me according to your word.” Luke 1: 38 On today’s Feast of the Immaculate Conception, we hear related to us through the passages from Genesis and Luke the never ending struggle of our lives. Is our life ours alone, or do we…[read more]
Streams will burst forth in the desert, / and rivers in the steppe. / The burning sands will become pools, / and the thirsty ground, springs of water. . . . Isaiah 35: 6 In today’s gospel Jesus heals the crippled man who has been brought to him, with some difficulty, by his friends. The…[read more]
When his children see / the work of my hands in his midst, / They shall keep my name holy; / they shall reverence the Holy One of Jacob, / and be in awe of the God of Israel. / Those who err in spirit shall acquire understanding, / and those who find fault shall…[read more]
Everyone who listens to these words of mine and acts on them will be like a wise man who built his house on rock. The rain fell, the floods came, and the winds blew and buffeted the house. But it did not collapse; it had been set solidly on rock. And everyone who listens to…[read more]
On that day it will be said: / “Behold our God, to whom we looked to save us! / This is the Lord for whom we looked; / let us rejoice and be glad that he has saved us!” / For the hand of the Lord will rest on this mountain. Isaiah 25: 9-10 Great…[read more]
Jesus said to his disciples: “There will be signs in the sun, the moon, and the stars, and on earth nations will be in dismay, perplexed by the roaring of the sea and the waves. People will die of fright in anticipation of what is coming upon the world, for the powers of the heavens…[read more]
Consider the fig tree and all the other trees. When their buds burst open, you see for yourselves and know that summer is now near; in the same way, when you see these things happening, know that the kingdom of God is near. Luke 21: 29-31 A couple of nights ago I awoke in the…[read more]
It will turn out to be a chance for you to bear witness. Therefore put it in your hearts not to prepare ahead of time your defense. for I will give you speech and wisdom such that ll those opposing you will n to be able to resist or contradict. Luke 21: 13-15 “Put it…[read more]
And when some of them were talking about the temple, how it was adorned with beautiful stones and votive offerings, Jesus said: “These things you are looking at—days will come when thee will not be left a stone upon a stone that will not be torn down!” Luke 21: 5-6 Both of the readings today…[read more]
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