Thursday of the First Week of Lent – Mt 7:7-12 Today’s first reading gives us an illustration of what the Gospel speaks about. Alone and in a seemingly helpless situation, Esther prays to God with one of the most beautiful prayers of the Old Testament,[1] reminding Him that “as a child I used to hear […]
Wednesday of the First Week of Lent – Lk 11:29-32 Today’s readings give us an insight into God’s mercy and justice. Jonah, as we might recall, was sent by God to preach repentance to the city of Nineveh. Nineveh wasn’t just a very large city; it was the heart and capital of the Assyrian empire,
Tuesday of the First Week of Lent – Mt 6:7-15 As we continue our Lenten journey, today’s Gospel sets before us the Our Father. Even though we are familiar with the prayer, there are three things that we can consider today as we make our Lenten journey: first, the fact that everything in the
Monday of the First Week of Lent – Option 2 – Mt 25:31-46 There’s a lot that could be said about today’s Gospel, but we can consider just two points: first, what Christ says about heaven and hell, and, secondly, the importance of the little things we do as Christians. Regarding the first,
First Sunday of Lent – Year A Gn 2:7-9; 3:1-7; Ps 51:3-4,5-6,12-13,17; Rm 5:12-19; Mt 4:1-11 If you go to Spain, to the city of Barcelona, you will find a tall mountain with a view that overlooks the entire city. There is a stunning shrine dedicated to the Sacred Heart on the top, a
Saturday of the Sixth Week of Ordinary Time – Mk 9:2-13 Today’s Gospel recounts for us the Transfiguration; since it is Saturday, we’re also recalling Our Blessed Mother. In fact, there is a close connection between the two events, since the Transfiguration in one of the Luminous Mysteries of the Rosary. Indeed, we can think
Friday of the Sixth Week of Ordinary Time – Mk 8:34-9:1 In yesterday’s Gospel, we heard Peter’s confession of faith, and then how Christ made the first announcement of His passion, which provoked a rebuke from Peter. We could say that it’s not enough simply to know who Christ is; we must know Him, and
Thursday of the Sixth Week of Ordinary Time – Mk 8:27-33 In today’s Gospel Jesus and His disciples head out for “the villages of Caesarea Philippi.” Along the way, Jesus takes a quick survey of popular opinions, and then asks the question: “But who do you say that I am?” This sparks Peter’s confession, an
Wednesday of the Sixth Week of Ordinary Time – Mk 8:22-26 Today’s Gospel recounts the healing of a blind man; in fact, this miracle is only recounted in Mark’s Gospel. There’s a lot of interesting details for us to consider, but one thing that strikes us is that this is the only miracle in the
Tuesday of the Sixth Week in Ordinary Time – Mk 8:14-21 In today’s Gospel we’re presented with a rather odd chain of events. While on the journey after meeting with the Pharisees, a trip which probably would have taken around six hours,[1] the disciples realized they had but one loaf. Jesus warns them about
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