On the First Sunday of Advent our Church invites us to first read and reflect on a passage from the book of the prophet Isaiah (1: 1-18) entitled “The reproof of the people”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a catechetical instruction by Saint Cyril of Jerusalem, bishop. Cyril of Jerusalem was a theologian of the Early Church. About the end of …

Today, November 30, as our church celebrates the Feast of Andrew, Apostle, our Church invites us to read reflect on a passage from the first letter of the apostle Paul to the Corinthians (1: 18---2: 5), entitled “The apostles proclaim the message of the cross”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a homily on the Gospel of John by Saint John Chryso…

On Friday of the Thirty-Fourth Week in Ordinary Time our Church invites us to first read and reflect on a passage from the second letter of the apostle Peter (3: 1-18) entitled “A reflection on the coming of the Lord”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a sermon on man’s immortality by Saint Cyprian, bishop. Saint Cyprian is important in the deve…

On Thursday of the Thirty-Fourth Week in Ordinary Time our Church invites us to first read and reflect on a passage from the second letter of the apostle Peter (2: 9-22) entitled “The condemnation of the wicked”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a homily on Matthew by Saint John Chrysostom, bishop. Saint John Chrysostom was an important, fourth…

On Wednesday of the Thirty-Fourth Week in Ordinary Time our Church invites us to first read and reflect on a passage from the second letter of the apostle Peter (2: 1-9) entitled “False teachers”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a homily attributed to Saint Macarius, bishop. Saint Macarius was born in Lower Egypt. A late tradition places his b…

On Tuesday of the Thirty-Fourth Week in Ordinary Time our Church invites us to first read and reflect on a passage from the second letter of the apostle Peter (1: 12-21) entitled “The witness of the apostles and the prophets”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a treatise on John by Saint Augustine, bishop. Saint Augustine was born at Tagaste in …

On Monday of the Thirty-Fourth Week in Ordinary Time our Church invites us to first read and reflect on a passage from beginning of the second letter of the apostle Peter (1: 1-11) entitled “An exhortation concerning the way of salvation”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a sermon by Saint Leo the Great, pope. Saint Leo became pope in the year …

On the Thirty-fourth or last Sunday in Ordinary Time as our Church celebrates the Solemnity of Christ the King we are invited to first read and reflect on a passage from the book of Revelation (1: 4b-6, 10, 12-18; 2--: 26, 28: 3: 5b, 12, 20-21) entitled “A vision of the Son of Man in his majesty”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a notebook On …

Today, November 23, as our church celebrates the Memorial of Clement of Rome, Pope and Martyr, we are encouraged to read and reflect on a passage from the second letter of the apostle Paul to the Corinthians (4:7—5:8), entitled “The power of Christ is made manifest in our sufferings”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a letter to the Corinthians…

On Friday of the Thirty-third Week in Ordinary Time our Church invites us to first read and reflect on a passage from the book of the prophet Zechariah (12: 9-12a; 13:01-9) entitled “Salvation in Jerusalem”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a treatise On the Kingdom of Jesus by Saint John Eudes, priest. St. John Eudes was born in the diocese of…

Today, November 21, as our Church celebrates the Memorial of the Presentation of Mary we are invited to reflect on a passage from the letter of the apostle Paul to the Galatians (3:22 – – 4:7), entitled “Through faith we are the sons and heirs of God”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a sermon by Saint Augustine, bishop. This feast of the Prese…

On Wednesday of the Thirty-third Week in Ordinary Time our Church invites us to first read and reflect on a passage from the book of the prophet Zechariah (10: 3—11: 3) entitled “Israel’s deliverance and restoration”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a sermon by Saint Augustine, bishop. Saint Augustine was born at Tagaste in Africa in 354. He w…

On Tuesday of the Thirty-third Week in Ordinary Time our Church invites us to first read and reflect on a passage from the book of the prophet Zechariah (9: 1—10: 2) entitled “Salvation is promised to Zion”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a discourse by Saint Adrew of Crete, bishop. Saint Andrew of Crete, also known as Andrew of Jerusalem, wa…

Today, November 18, as our Church celebrates the Memorial of Rose Philippine Duchesne, we are invited to first read and reflect on a passage from the first letter of the apostle Paul, to the Corinthians (12: 31—13: 13), entitled “The primacy of charity”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a homily on the Gospel of Matthew by Saint John Chrysostom…

On the Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time our Church invites us to first read and reflect on a passage from the book of the prophet Joel (2: 21—3: 5) entitled “Concerning the last days”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a discourse on the Psalms by Saint Augustine, bishop. Saint Augustine was born at Tagaste in Africa in 354. He was unsettled…

Today, November 16, as our Church celebrates the Memorial of Margaret of Scotland, we are invited to read and reflect on a passage from the first letter of the apostle Paul, to the Corinthians (12: 31—13: 13), entitled “The primacy of charity”. Our treasure, which follows, is from the pastoral constitution in the modern world of the Second Vatican …

Today, November 15, as our Church celebrates the Memorial of Albert the Great, Bishop and Doctor, we are invited to reflect on a passage from the book of Sirach (39: 4-10), entitled “The wisdom of a man who is learned in the Scriptures”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a commentary on the gospel of Luke by Saint Gregory the Great, bishop. Sain…

On Thursday of the Thirty-Second Week in Ordinary Time our Church invites us to first read and reflect on a passage from the book of the prophet Daniel (9: 1-4a, 18-27) entitled “Daniel’s prayer and vision”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a homily written in the second century. The book of the prophet Daniel takes its name not from the author…

On Wednesday of the Thirty-Second Week in Ordinary Time our Church invites us to first read and reflect on a passage from the book of the prophet Daniel (5; 1-2, 5-9, 13-17, 25---6: 1) entitled “The judgement of God at Belshazzar’s banquet”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a homily written in the second century. The book of the prophet Daniel …

On Tuesday of the Thirty-Second Week in Ordinary Time our Church invites us to first read and reflect on a passage from the book of the prophet Daniel (3: 8-12, 19-24, 91-97) entitled “The king’s golden statue. The three young men rescued from the furnace”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a homily written in the second century. The book of the…

On Monday of the Thirty-Second Week in Ordinary Time our Church invites us to first read and reflect on a passage from the book of the prophet Daniel (2:26-47) entitled “The vision of the statue and the stone. The eternal kingdom of God”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a homily written in the second century. The book of the prophet Daniel tak…

On the Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time our Church invites us to first read and reflect on a passage from the beginning of the book of the prophet Daniel (1:1-21) entitled “The young Israelites keep their faith at the court of the king of Babylon”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a homily written in the second century. The book of the pro…

Today, November 9, as our Church celebrates the Feast of the Dedication of Saint John Lateran, we are invited to reflect on a passage from the second letter of the apostle Peter (2:1-17), entitled “We are built of living stones”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a sermon by Saint Caesarius of Arles. The anniversary of the dedication of the Late…

On Friday of the Thirty-First Week in Ordinary Time our Church invites us to first read and reflect on a passage from the beginning of the book of Maccabees (12:32-46) entitled “The sacrifice for the dead”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a sermon by Saint Gregory Nazianzen, bishop. Gregory of Nazianzus, was an early Roman Christian theologian…

On Thursday of the Thirty-First Week in Ordinary Time our Church invites us to first read and reflect on a passage from the beginning of the book of Maccabees (4:36-59) entitled “The purification and dedication of the temple”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a catechetical instruction by Saint Cyril of Jerusalem, bishop. Cyril of Jerusalem was…

On Wednesday of the Thirty-First Week in Ordinary Time our Church invites us to first read and reflect on a passage from the beginning of the book of Maccabees (3:1-26) entitled “The deeds of Judas Maccabees”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a catechetical instruction by Saint Cyril of Jerusalem, bishop. Cyril of Jerusalem was a theologian of …

On Tuesday of the Thirty-First Week in Ordinary Time our Church invites us to first read and reflect on a passage from the beginning of the book of Maccabees (2:1, 15-28, 42-50, 65-70) entitled “Mattathias’ rebellion and death”. Our treasure, which follows, is from the pastoral constitution on the Church in the modern of the Second Vatican Council.…

Today, November 4, as our Church celebrates the Memorial of Charles Borromeo, bishop, we are invited to read and reflect on a passage from the letter of the apostle Paul to Titus (1:7-11; 2:1-8), entitled “The teaching of the Apostle on the qualities and duties of bishops”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a sermon given during the last synod h…

On the Thirty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time our Church invites us to first read and reflect on a passage from the beginning of the book of Maccabees (1:1-24) entitled “The victory and arrogance of the Greeks”. Our treasure, which follows, is from the pastoral constitution on the Church in the modern of the Second Vatican Council. Gaudium et spes ("…

Today, November 2nd, as our Church celebrates the Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed (All Souls), we are invited to first read and reflect on a passage from the first letter of the apostle Paul to the Corinthians (15:12-34) entitled “the resurrection of Christ is the hope of the faithful”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a book on the …

Today, November 1st, as our Church celebrates the solemnity of All Saints, we are invited to first read and reflect on a [passage from the book of Revelation (5:1-4) entitled “You redeemed us for God from every tribe and tongue, people and nation". Our treasure, which follows, is from a sermon by Saint Bernard, abbot. All Saints' Day, the Feast of …

On Thursday the Thirtieth Week in Ordinary Time our Church invites us to first read and reflect on a passage from the book of Wisdom (7:15-30) entitled “Wisdom is the image of God”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a discourse Against the Arians by Saint Athanasius, bishop. Saint Athanasius was born at Alexandria in 295. He accompanied Alexande…

On Wednesday the Thirtieth Week in Ordinary Time our Church invites us to first read and reflect on a passage from the beginning of the book of Wisdom (6:1-25) entitled “Wisdom should be cherished”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a letter to the Corinthians by Saint Clement, pope. Clement of Rome was the third successor of Saint Peter, reigni…

On Tuesday the Thirtieth Week in Ordinary Time our Church invites us to first read and reflect on a passage from the beginning of the book of Wisdom (3:1-19) entitled “The just will possess the kingdom”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a letter to the Corinthians by Saint Clement, pope. Clement of Rome was the third successor of Saint Peter, r…

Today, October 28, as our Church celebrates the Feast of Simon and Jude, Apostles, we are invited to reflect on a passage from the letter of the apostle Paul to the Corinthians (4:1-16), entitled “Let us imitate the Apostle just as he imitates Christ”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a commentary on the gospel of John by Saint Cyril of Alexand…

On the Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time our Church invites us to first read and reflect on a passage from the beginning of the book of Wisdom (1:1-15) entitled “In praise of God’s wisdom”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a letter to the Corinthians by Saint Clement, pope. Clement of Rome was the third successor of Saint Peter, reigning as pop…

On Saturday of the Twenty-Ninth Week in Ordinary Time our Church invites us to first read and reflect on a passage from the book of the prophet Baruch (3:9-15, 24---4:4) entitled “The salvation of Israel is founded on wisdom”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a sermon by Saint Peter Chrysologus, bishop. Saint Peter Chrysologus was a fourth cent…

On Friday of the Twenty-Ninth Week in Ordinary Time our Church invites us to first read and reflect on a passage from the book of the prophet Baruch (1:14---2:5; 3:1-8) entitled “The prayer and confession of sin of a penitent people”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a letter to Proba by Saint Augustine, bishop. Saint Augustine was born at Taga…

On Thursday of the Twenty-Ninth Week in Ordinary Time our Church invites us to first read and reflect on a passage from the book of the Esther (5:1-5; 7:1-10) entitled “The king and Haman dine with Ester. Haman is hung”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a letter to Proba by Saint Augustine, bishop. Saint Augustine was born at Tagaste in Africa …

On Wednesday of the Twenty-Ninth Week in Ordinary Time our Church invites us to first read and reflect on a passage from the book of the Esther (14:1-19) entitled “The prayer of Queen Ester”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a letter to Proba by Saint Augustine, bishop. Saint Augustine was born at Tagaste in Africa in 354. He was unsettled and …

Today, October 22 , as our Church celebrates the Memorial of John Paul II, pope, we are encouraged to read and reflect on a passage of the apostle Paul to Titus (1:7-11:2:1-8), entitled “The teaching of the Apostle on the qualities and duties of bishops”. Our treasure, which follows, is an apostolic letter “At the beginning of the new millennium” b…

On Monday of the Twenty-Ninth Week in Ordinary Time our Church invites us to first read and reflect on a passage from the book of the Esther (3:1-15) entitled “The Jewish people surrounded by dangers”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a letter to Proba by Saint Augustine, bishop. Saint Augustine was born at Tagaste in Africa in 354. He was unse…

On the Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time our Church invites us to first read and reflect on a passage from the beginning of the book of the Esther entitled “The rejection of Vashti and the choosing of Esther”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a letter to Proba by Saint Augustine, bishop. Saint Augustine was born at Tagaste in Africa in 354. …

Today, October 19, as our Church celebrates the Memorial of Issac Jogues and John De Drebeuf, Priests and Martyrs, and Companions, Martyrs, our Church invites us to first read and reflect on a passage from the first letter of Peter (2:1-17), entitled “We are built as living stones”. Our treasure, which follows is from the spiritual diaries by Saint…

Today, October 18, as our church celebrates the Feast of Luke, Evangelist, Apostle, our Church invites us to read reflect on a passage from the Acts of the Apostles (9:27-31; 11:19-26), entitled “The Church was filled with the consolation of the Holy Spirit”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a homily on the gospels by Saint Gregory the Great, p…

Today, October 17, as our church celebrates the Memorial of Ignatius of Antioch, Bishop and Martyr, we are encouraged to read and reflect on a passage from the second letter of the apostle Paul to the Corinthians (4:7—5:8), entitled “The power of Christ is made manifest in our sufferings”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a letter to the Romans…

Today, October 16, as our Church celebrates the Memorial of Margaret Mary Alacoque, Virgin, we are invited to first reflect on a passage from the first letter of apostle Paul to the Corinthians (7: 25-40), entitled “Christian Chastity”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a letter by Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque, virgin. Saint Margaret Mary was bo…

Today, October 15, as our Church celebrates the Memorial of Teresa of Avila, Virgin and Doctor, we are invited to first reflect on a passage from the book of Sirach (39: 4-10), entitled “The wisdom of a man who is learned in the Scriptures”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a work by Saint Teresa of Avila, virgin. Saint Teresa was born at Avila…

On Monday of the Twenty-Eight Week in Ordinary Time our Church invites us to first read and reflect on a passage from the beginning of the book of the prophet Haggai (2:11-24) entitled “Future blessings. A promise to Zerubbabel”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a treatise against Fabianus by Saint Fulgentius of Ruspe, bishop. Saint Fulgentius …