“In those days came John the Baptist, preaching in the wilderness of Judea, ‘Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.’ For this is he who was spoken of by the prophet Isaiah when he said, ‘The voice of one crying in the wilderness: Prepare the way of the Lord, make his paths straight.’” (Matthew 3:1-3) St. John the Baptist is […]
Works of Mercy
Into the Deep—Bearing One Another’s Burdens
We hear the word “tolerance” a lot these days, but what exactly does it mean? It seems the word itself has been largely redefined to mean the opposite of what it used to mean. Today, the word “tolerance” means that one is no longer allowed to hold opinions with which other people do not agree. Let’s take a step back […]
Surrender Your Life to Jesus and His Divine Mercy
Jesus Asks for the Feast of the Divine Mercy Christ is Risen! Truly He is Risen! Jesus loves you so much! He desires you to be washed in His mercy so you can be in communion with Him. Jesus appeared to a young Polish girl, St. Faustina, beginning in 1924, before she entered religious life. He gave her a series […]
Encountering the Word — Matthew 25:13
“Watch therefore, for you know neither the day nor the hour.” (Matthew 25:13) Please share this post on Facebook and other social media below: Print this entry
Jesus Christ Truly Present
The Mass readings for the Solemnity of The Body and Blood of Christ (Year B) are: Exodus 24:3-8; Psalms 116:12-13, 15-16, 17-18; Hebrews 9:11-15; Mark 14:12-16, 22-26. Use the player to listen to listen to the homily or download the mp3 audio file. The Altar of Sacrifice of the Old Covenant The passage from Exodus used for today’s first reading recounts the […]
Who do Others See When They Look at You?
“As I have loved you, so you also should love one another” (John 13:34). In John 14:15, Jesus tells his apostles, “If you love me, you will keep my commandments.” In this passage, Jesus is preparing His Apostles for His departure and the coming of the Holy Spirit. After three long years with them, these are among His final words […]
Daily Quote — from St. Vincent de Paul
“Extend your mercy towards others, so that there can be no one in need whom you meet without helping. For what hope is there for us if God should withdraw His Mercy from us?” (St. Vincent de Paul) The Memorial of St. Vincent de Paul, Priest (1581 – 1660) is September 27. Please share on social media. Print this entry
Trust in Jesus and His Divine Mercy
Jesus Asks for the Feast of the Divine Mercy Happy Easter! Jesus loves you so much! He desires you to be washed in His mercy and be in communion with Him. Jesus appeared to a young Polish girl, St. Faustina, beginning in 1924, before she entered religious life. He gave her a series of messages and an image of His […]
Daily Quote — from Pope Francis
“In the poor and outcast we see Christ’s face; by loving and helping the poor, we love and serve Christ.” (Pope Francis, Lenten Message 2014, December 26, 2013) Please share on social media. Print this entry
Bearing One Another’s Burdens
We hear the word “tolerance” a lot these days, but what exactly does it mean? It seems the word itself has been largely redefined to mean the opposite of what it used to mean. Today, the word “tolerance” means that one is no longer allowed to hold opinions with which other people do not agree. Let’s take a step back […]