Saint for the day: Ignagtius of Laconi (12/17, 1701 – May 11, 1781) Scripture readings for today’s Liturgy: Acts 18:9-18 – Psalm 47 – John 16:20-23 “Were not our hearts burning within us as He explained the Scriptures to us?” … Continue reading
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Saint for the day: John of Avila (c. 1500 – May 10, 1569) Scripture readings for today’s Liturgy: Acts 17:15, 22 – 18: 1 – PS 148 – John 16:12-15 “God: made in our image!” a play on the words … Continue reading
Saints for the day:Marian & James (d May 6, 259) Scripture readings for today’ liturgy Acts 10:25-26 -34-35, 44-48 -Ps 98, 1 – 4, 1 John 4:7-10 – john 15: 9-11 “Love one another…” We’re moving close to the end … Continue reading
Saint for the day: Pius V (Jan. 17, 1504 – May 1, 1572) Scripture readings for today’s Liturgy: Acts 14:5-18 – Ps. 115 – John 14:21-26 Jesus says, “The Holy Spirit will teach you everything and remind you of all … Continue reading
Saint for the day: Catherine of Siena – (March 25m 1347 – April 29, 1380) Acts 9:26-31 – Psalm 22: 26-32 – 1 John 3:18-24 – John 15:1-8 Today our Gospel scripture continues with more of the “I Am” statements … Continue reading
Saint for the day Louis M. Grignion de montfort (January 31, 1673 – April 28, 1716) Scripture Readings for today’s Liturgy Acts 13: 26-33 – Ps. 2:6 – 11 – John 14:1-6 “Jesus said to [Thomas] ‘I am … Continue reading
Saint for the day:Fidels of Sigmaringen (c. 1577 – April 24, 1622) Scripture readings for todays 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 … Continue reading
Saint for the day:: George (c. 280 – April 23, 303) Scripture Readings for today’s Liturgy: Acts 11:1-18 – Psalm 42 – John 10:1-10 “Jesus said, ‘I am the good shepherd. A good shepherd lays down his life for the … Continue reading
Saint for the day: Anselm (1033 – April 21, 1109) Scripture readings for today’s Liturgy: Acts 9:31-42 – Ps. 116 – John 6:60-69 “Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of everlasting life!” Here I … Continue reading
To all of my faithful readers of Scratchpad Reflections I want to thank you for being a part of this “on line ministry” which I hope helped you get just a little more out of our daily liturgies.I am in the … Continue reading