16th Week in Ordinary Time, Saint Lawrence of Brindisi, Priest and Doctor MATTHEW 13:13 "I use parables when I speak to them because they look but do not see, listen but do not hear or understand." REFLECT: In what ways do my actions show that I do...
St. Francis Xavier Cabrini LUKE 17:33 “Whoever tries to spare his life will lose it; whoever seems to forfeit it will keep it.” REFLECT: Who or what gives me security? Is it faith in my wealth or in God? Who is the love of my life? PRAY: JESUS,...
St. Josaphat, Bishop and Martyr Luke 17:20 Jesus, on being asked by the Pharisees when the reign of God would come, replied: “You cannot tell by careful watching when the reign of God will come. Neither it is a matter of reporting that it is ‘here’...
St. Martin of Tours, Bishop LUKE 17:12-15 As he was entering a village, ten lepers met him. Keeping their distance, they raised their voices and said, “Jesus, Master, have pity on us.” When he saw them, he responded, “Go and show yourselves to the priests.” On...
St. Leo the Great, Pope and Doctor LUKE 17:10 When you have done all you have been commanded to do, say, ‘We are useless servants. We have done no more than our duty.’ REFLECT: Do I get discouraged or hurt when my work is not recognized or...
Feast of Dedication of the Lateran Basilica JOHN 2:16 "...
MARK 12:44 “They gave from their surplus wealth, but she gave from her want, all that she had to live on.” REFLECT: Do I give out of abundance or need for a return favor? Do I trust in the Lord’s providential care? Do I see that...
LUKE 16:15 “You do your best to be considered righteous by people but God knows the hearts and what is highly esteemed by human beings is loathed by God.” REFLECT:Do I look holy outside but rotten inside? Do I give to be seen and admired? Do...
LUKE 16:1-2 Another time Jesus said to his disciples: “A rich man had a manager who was reported to him for dissipating his property. He summoned him and said, 'What is this I hear about you? Give me an account of your service, for it...
LUKE 15:4-7 Who among you, if he has a hundred sheep and loses one of them, does not leave the ninety-nine in the wasteland and follow the lost one until he finds it? And when he finds it, he puts it on his shoulders in...
