Feast Day: Martyrdom of John the Baptist – 29 August 2024
JOHN THE BAPTIST is the only saint whom we honor on both the occasion of his birth and his death. The Church wants to inspire
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God Knows Us by Name – 6th Sunday of Easter
The God who made the world knows you and calls you friend. Jesus says, “You are my friends” (John 15:14) Then Jesus says again, “I
Remain in Me (Sun) 4/28
In today’s Gospel, no less than eight times Jesus says, “Remain in me” (John 15:1-8). The original biblical word – meno – is an especially beautiful
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The Annunciation
The feast of MARY’S ANNUNICIATION heralds the mystery of the INCARNATION on March 25 – exactly 9 months before Jesus’ Birth. However, this year the
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Brief Reflection on the 3 Holiest Days
On HOLY THURSDAY during the Last Supper Jesus bestows upon the disciples – and us – His testament of love. Namely, the inspiring example of
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First Passion Sunday – 5th Sunday of Lent
Passiontide begins. Our focus sharpens upon recalling and contemplating the sorrows of Jesus. We see how much Jesus has loved us and how much we
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Love Alone – 4th Sunday of Lent
In John’s Gospel, the “world” is precisely where God’s creative and saving love is experienced (John 3:14-21). Some Christians mistakenly see the world only as
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Real Humility
Humility is to love what the foundation is to a building. Digging the foundation is not building the house, yet it is essential and indispensable
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The Great Combat – 1st Sunday of Lent
During the Lent, the Church summons us to the great combat: “Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour”