The Gospel for the day talks about how Jesus saw Levi and told him, “Follow me.” In this tax collector’s house, at a table, Jesus ate with Levi, along with many other tax collectors and sinners who followed Him. Upon seeing that, the scribes who were Pharisees said to His …
In the Gospel for the day, we read about the leper who begs Jesus to cure him. He says, “If you wish, you can make me clean.” Jesus, moved with pity for him, stretches His hand toward him, and replies, “I do will it. Be made clean.” Immediately, the man …
For this day, the Gospel of Mark tells us about Jesus as He begins His healing ministry, performing his very first recorded account—healing Simon’s mother-in-law. Saint Mark narrates that in Simon’s (Peter) house, his mother-in-law lays sick with a fever. They tell Jesus about her as soon as He enters …
Mass Readings for the Day: Isaiah 60:1-6, Psalm 72:1-2, 7-8, 10-11, 12-13, Ephesians 3:2-3A, 5-6, Matthew 2:2; Matthew 2:1-12 The journey of the Magi to pay homage to Baby Jesus, guided by the Star of Bethlehem, is one of the most beloved stories for Catholics of all ages. Since early …
Mass Readings for the Day: 1 John 5:5-15; Psalm 147:12-13, 14-15, 19-20; Mark 9:6; Mark 1:7-11 or Luke 3-23-28 or 3:23, 31-34, 36, 38 The Gospel for this day invites us to reflect on the institution of the Sacraments of Baptism and Confirmation, beginning with Jesus, and how God has …
Mass Readings for the Day: 1 John 3:11-21; Psalm 100:1B-2, 3, 4, 5; John 1:43-51 1. In yesterday’s Gospel, Jesus, in a straightforward invitation to the other Apostles, including Andrew and Peter, told them directly, “Come, follow me.” On the other hand, Nathanael (believed to be Saint Bartholomew the Apostle) …
J.M.J. Happy Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God! Everybody desires a better year. Many wish for beauty and health. And that’s understandable, because who doesn’t want to look beautiful or feel fit? Somebody has just told me, “I’m glad that my girlfriend’s face is beautiful, cute, and …
Merry Christmas 2017! Let us keep in mind that while many of us are all thrilled to be giving and receiving presents, sharing sumptuous meals, doing fun stuffs and relishing material things, all these mean nothing if we do not have love (1 Corinthians 13:1-3) — love for God the …
We are now on the Fourth Sunday of Advent. It’s interesting to note that the final day of the entire Advent season, which is always the 24th of December, also happens to be the last of the four Sundays of Advent this year (2017). As such, this Advent is shorter …
The Third Week of Advent begins with the “Gaudette Sunday,” which means, “Rejoice!” That is, “Rejoice in the Lord always!” This gleeful assertion started in the pre-Vatican II Latin antiphon, “Gaudete in Domino semper!” As such, the traditional theme for this week is Joy. Here are some more info on …
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