Month: November 2016
Nov. 21-25, 2016
Mon., November 21, 2016 The Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Rev 14:1-3, 4b-5; Lk 21:1-4 “for those others have all made offerings from their surplus wealth, but she, from her poverty, has offered her whole livelihood.” – Lk 21:4 The poor widow gave all she had. How generous am I? Lord, you have given… Read More ›
Mercy is About Love
Sunday, November 20, 2016 Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom. – Luke 23:42 If we do not know that God is Mercy after reading the story of the Prodigal Son, we should know it after reading today’s gospel. Christ the King, as he hangs… Read More ›
Nov. 14-18, 2016
Mon., November 14 Revelation 1:1-4; 2:1-5; Luke 18:35-43 “What do you want me to do for you?” He replied, “Lord, please let me see.” – Lk 18:41 Faith in Jesus will always help us see things more clearly. Where do I need help to see spiritual things more clearly? Lord, there are times I just… Read More ›
Blessed Are We
Sun., November 17 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time “Before all this happens, however, they will seize and persecute you, they will hand you over to the synagogues and to prisons, and they will have you led before kings and governors because of my name. It will lead to your giving testimony … You will be… Read More ›
Nov. 7-11, 2016
Mon., November 7, 2016 Titus 1:1-9; Luke 17:1-6 Be on your guard! If your brother sins, rebuke him; and if he repents, forgive him. – Lk 17:3 Jesus encourages us to avoid doing wrong. What area do I most need help to avoid doing wrong? Lord, I try so very hard to avoid doing wrong…. Read More ›
Life is Beautiful
Sun., November 6, 2016 Thirty Second Sunday in Ordinary Time “… he is not God of the dead, but of the living, for to him all are alive.” (Lk 20:38) I was drawn to this verse in today’s Gospel and yet, I was not sure of what I wanted to say about it or how… Read More ›
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