Isaiah 7:10-14 Psalm 23(24):1-6 Luke 1:26-38 The coming of Christ fulfilled a long-standing promise, not an accident. In today’s reading, Ahaz’s fear led to...
Judges 13:2-7,24-25 Psalm 70(71):3-6,16-17 Luke 1:5-25 The first reading and the gospel highlight the faith and trust of the patriarchs, such as Samson and...
Jeremiah 23:5-8 Psalm 71(72):1-2,12-13,18-19 Matthew 1:18-24 We often rush through year-end celebrations, missing important messages, especially as we reflect on today’s gospel. The story...
Aloma Isaac Junior, a Nigerian skitmaker better known by his stage name Zicsaloma, has acknowledged that his biggest financial error was buying a high-end...
“Here’s to the crazy ones. The misfits. The rebels. The troublemakers. The round pegs in the square holes. The ones who see things differently. They’re not fond of rules. And they have no respect for the status quo. You can quote them, disagree with them, glorify or vilify them. About the only thing you can’t do is ignore them. Because they change things. They push the human race forward. And while some may see them as the crazy ones, we see genius. Because the people who are crazy enough to think they can change the world, are the ones who do.”
1 Maccabees 4:36-37,52-591 Chronicles 29:10-12Luke 19:45-48 After weeping for Jerusalem in yesterday’s gospel passage, Jesus entered the temple and found merchants selling oxen, sheep,...
1 Maccabees 2:15-29Psalm 49(50):1-2,5-6,14-15Luke 19:41-44 BE READY WHEN OPPORTUNITY COMES Opportunity comes but once, so make the most of it. In today’s gospel, Jesus...
2 Maccabees 7:1,20-31Psalm 16(17):1,5-6,8,15Luke 19:11-28 AS WE WAIT IN JOYFUL HOPE FOR THE COMING OF GOD’S KINGDOM, LET US ALIGN OURSELVES WITH THE OPPORTUNITIES...
2 Maccabees 6:18-31Psalm 3:2-7Luke 19:1-10 WHEN YOUR FAITH IS SEEKING UNDERSTANDING, GOD TAKES IT TO A GREATER HEIGHT Dearest in Christ, nothing can prevent...
1 Macc 1:10-15,41-43,54-57,62-64Ps.118(119):53,61,134,150,155,158Lk. 18:35-43 If Christ asks what you want, what will you say? In today’s gospel, the blind man cried out, “Jesus, have...
Malachi 3:19-20Psalm 97(98):5-92 Thessalonians 3:7-12Luke 21:5-19 PERSEVERING TILL THE END In today’s gospel, Jesus stands with His disciples in the Jerusalem Temple. He warns...
Wisdom 7:22-8:1Psalm 118(119):89-91,130,135,175Luke 17:20-25 The kingdom of God is among you. Those who want to have eternal life must prepare and live good lives....
Wisdom 1:1-7Psalm 138(139):1-10Luke 17:1-6 Today, we celebrate one of the greatest Popes in the history of the Church—Pope Leo the Great! A true leader...