Weekday Reflections 
July 4 – 8, 2016
Mon., July 4, 2016 Hosea 2:16, 17c-18, 21-22; Matthew 9:18-26 Jesus turned around and saw her, and said, “Courage, daughter! Your faith has saved you.” And from that hour the woman was cured. – Mt 9:22 Many times Jesus favored people because they had faith. What do I need Jesus to help me with? Is… Read More ›
June 27-July 1
Mon., June 27, 2016 Amos 2:6-10, 13-16; Matthew 8:18-22 A scribe approached and said to him, “Teacher, I will follow you wherever you go.” – Mt 8:19 Jesus says “Follow me.” What does it mean to follow Jesus? Lord, I yearn to follow you. What does it mean for me to follow you? Help me… Read More ›
June 20-24, 2016
Mon., June 20, 2016 2 Kings 17:5-8, 13-15a, 18; Matthew 7:1-5 Why do you notice the splinter in your brother’s eye, but do not perceive the wooden beam in your own eye? – Mt. 7:3 Jesus tells us: “Stop judging.” Do I judge others? Lord, there are times that I become very judgmental. It is… Read More ›
June 13-17, 2016
Mon., June 13, 2016 St. Anthony of Padua, Priest and Doctor of the Church 1 Kgs 21:1-16; Matthew 5:38-42 But I say to you, offer no resistance to one who is evil. When someone strikes you on [your] right cheek, turn the other one to him as well. – Mt 5:39 Do I need Jesus’… Read More ›
June 6 – 10, 2016
Monday, June 6, 2016 1 Kgs 17:1-6; Matthew 5:1-12 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven” – Mt 5:3 In today’s Gospel, Jesus gave us the Beatitudes. Have I adopted these simple rules to my life? Lord, I know that these rules will go a long way to help… Read More ›
May 30 – June 3, 2016
Monday, May 30, 2016 2 Pt 1:2-7; Mk 12:1-12 Have you not read this scripture passage: ‘The stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone; by the Lord has this been done, and it is wonderful in our eyes’?” – Mk 12:10-11 How can I share my riches with others who are in need?… Read More ›
May 23-27, 2016
Monday, May 23, 2016 1 Pt 1:3-9; Mark 10:17-27 Jesus looked at them and said, “For men it is impossible, but not for God. All things are possible for God.” Mk 10:27 Jesus reminds us that all things are possible with God. What “impossible” thing do I most need God’s help with today? Lord, there… Read More ›
May 16-20, 2016
Mon., May 16, 2016 James 3:13-18; Mark 9:14-29 When (Jesus) entered the house, his disciples asked him in private, “Why could we not drive the spirit out?” He said to them, “This kind can only come out through prayer.” – Mk 9:28-29 The disciples need Jesus’ power to drive out evil. What evil do I… Read More ›
May 9-13, 2016
Monday, May 9, 2016 Acts 19:1-8; John 16:29-33 “I have told you this so that you might have peace in me. In the world you will have trouble, but take courage, I have conquered the world“. – John 16:33 Jesus told us that we should take courage because he has conquered the world. Has Jesus… Read More ›
May 2-6
Monday, May 2, 2016 St. Athanasius Acts 16:11-15; John 15:26 – 16:4a “When the Advocate comes whom I will send you from the Father, the Spirit of truth that proceeds from the Father, he will testify to me.” – John 15:26 How have I experienced the movement of the Holy Spirit in my life? Lord,… Read More ›
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