Saint for the day: Junipero – Serra died at Mission Carmel in 1784 Scripture Readings for today’s Liturgy: Genesis 8:1-15 – Luke 1:46 – 47 … 54-55 – Matthew 8:5-17 “Always forward, never back.”(Junipero – Serra’s “motto.”) “The Centurion said … Continue reading
Saints for the day: First Martyrs of the Church of Rome Scripture Readings for today’s Liturgy: Genesis 17:1, 9-10, 15-22 – Psalm 128 – Matthew 8:1-4 “See how the Lord blesses those who fear Him.” (today’s responsorial verse) You’ve heard … Continue reading
Solemnity of Saints Peter & Paul Scripture Readings for today’s Liturgy: Acts 12:1-11 – Psalm 34 – 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 17-18 Matthew 16:13-19 “These are the ones who, living in the flesh, planted the Church with their blood; … Continue reading
Saint for the day: Irenaeus (c. 130 – c. 202) Scripture Readings for today’s Liturgy: Genesis 15:1 – 12, 17 – 18 – Psalm 105 – Matthew 7:15 – 20 “Give thanks to the Lord, invoke his name; make known … Continue reading
Saint for the day: Cyril of Alexandria ( 378 – June 27, 444) Scripture Readings for today’s Liturgy: Genesis 13:2, 5-18 – Psalm 15 – Matthew 7:6, 12-14 Today our first Scripture reading begins a journey through Genesis which we … Continue reading
Saint for the day: Blessed Raymond Lull (c. 1235 – June 28, 1315 Scripture Readings for today’s Liturgy: Genesis 12:1-9 – Psalm 33 – Matthew 7:1-5 “The Lord said to Abram: ‘Go forth from the land of your … Continue reading
Saint for the day: Blessed Jutta of Thuringia (d. c. 1260) Scripture Readings for today’s Liturgy: Jeremiah 20:10-13 – Psalm 69 – Romans 5:12-15 Matthew 10:26-33 Jeremiah is up against the wall – terror on every side but … Continue reading
Scripture Readings for today’s Liturgy: Isaiah 49:1-6 – Psalm 139 – Acts 13:22-26 – Luke 1:57-66, 80 There are so many thoughts and images swirling through my head as I begin this reflection that I don’t know … Continue reading
Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Scripture Readings for today’s Solemnity Dueteronomy 7:6-11 – Psalm 103 – 1 John 4:7-16 – Matthew 11:35-30 “Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will … Continue reading
Saint for the day: Thomas More (February 7, 1478 – July 6, 1535) Scripture Readings for today’s Liturgy: 2 Corinthians 11:1-11 – Psalm 111 – Matthew 6:7-15 “Jesus said to his disciples: ‘In praying, do not babble like … Continue reading
