Month: September 2016

Sept. 26-30, 2016

Monday, September 26 Job 1:6-22; Luke 9:46-50 Jesus realized the intention of their hearts and took a child and placed it by his side …Lk 9:47 Jesus tells us that the least in the eyes of man will be the greatest. How do I humble myself in the eyes of man? Lord, sometimes I get… Read More ›

The Rich and the Poor

Jesus said to the Pharisees: “There was a rich man who dressed in purple garments and fine linen and dined sumptuously each day. And lying at his door was a poor man named Lazarus, covered with sores …” Luke 16:19-20 The Gospel story today is about the rich man and Lazarus, the poor man he… Read More ›

Sept. 19-23, 2016

Mon., September 19, 2016 Proverbs 3:27-34; Luke 8:16-18 “No one who lights a lamp conceals it with a vessel or sets it under a bed; rather, he places it on a lampstand so that those who enter may see the light.” – Lk 8:15 Do I let the light of my faith in Jesus shine… Read More ›

Serving One Master

Sunday, September 18, 2016 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time Luke 16:1-13 I know I serve 2 masters. I don’t set out to do that. But I know I do. I want to put God first. But then I choose myself instead. I want to be available for others when they need me, but then I… Read More ›

Sept 12-16, 2016

Mon., September 12, 2016 1 Corinthians 11:17-26, 33; Luke 7:1-20 The centurion had total faith in Jesus. He knew that Jesus would help him. Do I have complete faith that Jesus will always help me? Lord, I know you are always present. I know you will always help me. But there are times that my… Read More ›

Lost & Found

Sunday, September 11, 2016 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time “But now we must celebrate and rejoice, because your brother was dead and has come to life again; he was lost and has been found.” – Luke 15:32 We spent many weekends and vacations camping when my children were growing up. It was one of the… Read More ›

Sept. 5 – 9, 2016

Mon., September 5 1 Corinthians 5:1-8; Luke 6:6-11 Jesus challenges us to stand up against laws that hurt others. What can I do today to stand up for the good of others? Lord, I know that frequently it is safer to keep quiet when faced with an unjust law. Help me to speak up at… Read More ›

Lord, I Am Yours

Sunday, September 4, 2016 Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time “…everyone of you who does not renounce all his possessions cannot be my disciple.” – Luke 14:33 In today’s gospel, Jesus tells us what we must do if we wish to be his disciples. There are some difficult sayings here. Take up our crosses, he tells… Read More ›