“Scratchpad Reflections” are daily meditations on the scripture readings for the date noted and are written by Dominican Brother Daniel Thomas to help readers gain a deeper understanding of the daily liturgies and Masses of celebration. Here is the reflection … Continue reading
Saint for the day: Pius V (1504-1572) Scripture readings for today’s liturgy: Acts 16:1-10 – Psalm 100 – John 15:18-21 Note: Dominican Parishes are able to use the scriptures for St. Pius … Continue reading
Dear beloved readership– Brother Daniel will be with the Dominican community, and off line, his week. God bless you! Pray for us! Fr. Isaiah Mary Molano, OP … Continue reading
Saint for the day: Mark, Evangelist (1st century) Scripture Readings for today’s Liturgy: 1 Peter 5:5-14 – Psalm 89 – -Mark 16:15-20 “Go into the whole world and proclaim the Gospel to every creature.” These words, … Continue reading
Saint for the day:Fidelis of Sigmaringen (1577-1622) Scripture Readings for today’s Liturgy: Acts 14:21-27 – Psalm 145 – John 13:31 – 35 There’s a common saying in English: “One picture is worth a thousand words” … Continue reading
Saint for the day: George (died c. 303) Scripture Readings for today’s Liturgy: Acts 13:44-52 – Psalm 98 – John 14:7-14 “Come Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful and kindle in them the fire … Continue reading
Saint for the day: Abdiesus (died: 342) Scripture Readings for today’s Liturgy: Acts 13:26-33 – Psalm 2 – John 14:1-6 “Thomas said to Jesus, ‘Master, we do not know where you are going: how can we … Continue reading
Saint for the day: Anselm (1033-1109) Scripture Readings for today’s Liturgy: Acts 13:13-25 – Psalm 89 – John 13:16-20 “Amen, amen, I say to you, whoever receives the one I send receives me, and whoever receives … Continue reading
Saint for the day: Conrad of Parzham (1818-1894) Scripture Readings for today’s Liturgy: Acts 12:24 – 13:5 – Psalm 67 – John 12:44-5 “Jesus says, ‘I came into the world as light, so that … Continue reading
Saint for the day:Alphege (954-1012) Scripture Readings for today’s Liturgy: Acts 11:19-26 – Psalm 87 – John 10:22-30 “The feast of the Dedication was taking place in Jerusalem. It was winter.” These words that we hear … Continue reading
