Today, October 4 , as our Church celebrates the Memorial of Sister Faustina Kowalska, we are first invited to reflect on a passage from the letter of the apostle Paul to the Philippians (3:7---4:1, 4-9), entitled “Rejoice in the Lord always”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a homily on the Gospels by Saint Gregory the Great, pope. Saint Maria …

Today, October 4, as our Church celebrates the Memorial of Francis of Assisi, we are invited to reflect on a passage from the letter of the apostle Paul to the Philippians (3:7---4:1, 4-9), entitled “Rejoice in the Lord always”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a letter written to all the faithful by Saint Francis of Assisi. Saint Francis was b…

On Thursday of the Twenty-Sixth Week in Ordinary Time our Church invites us to first reflect on a passage from the letter of the apostle Paul to the Philippians (3: 1-16) entitled “The example of Paul”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a letter to the Philippians by Saint Polycarp, bishop and martyr. Saint Polycarp, the bishop of Smyrna, and a …

Today, October 2, as our Church celebrates the Memorial of The Holy Guardian Angels, we are first invited to reflect on a passage from the first letter of the apostle Paul to the Philippians (2: 12-30), entitled “Work out your salvation”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a sermon by Saint Bernard, abbot. Guardian Angels are spiritual beings ass…

Today, October 1, as our Church celebrates the Memorial of Theresa of the Child Jesus, we are first invited to reflect on a passage from the first letter of the apostle Paul to the Corinthians (7: 25-40), entitled “Christian Chastity”. Our treasure, which follows, is from the autobiography of Saint Theresa of the Child Jesus, virgin. Saint Teresa w…

On Monday of the Twenty-Sixth Week in Ordinary Time our Church invites us to first reflect on a passage from the letter of the apostle Paul to the Philippians (1: 12-26) entitled “I long to be with Christ”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a letter to the Philippians by Saint Polycarp, bishop and martyr. Saint Polycarp, the bishop of Smyrna, an…

On the Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time our Church invites us to first reflect on a passage from the beginning of the letter of the apostle Paul to the Philippians (1: 1-11) entitled “Greeting and thanksgiving”. Our treasure, which follows, is from the beginning of the letter to the Philippians by Saint Polycarp, bishop and martyr. Saint Polyca…

On Saturday of the Twenty-Fifth Week in Ordinary Time our Church invites us to first reflect on a passage from the book of the prophet Ezekiel (47: 1-12) entitled “The vision of the water flowing from the temple”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a discourse on the psalms by Saint Hilary, bishop. Saint Hilary was a fourth century bishop of Poit…

Today, September 27, as our Church celebrates the Memorial of Saint Vincent de Paul, we are first invited to 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 writing by Saint Vincent de Paul, priest. St. Vincent de Paul was bor…

On Thursday of the Twenty-Fifth Week in Ordinary Time our Church invites us to first reflect on a passage from the book of the prophet Ezekiel (37: 15-28) entitled “The union between Israel and Judah is foreshadowed”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a sermon On Pastors by Saint Augustine, bishop. Saint Augustine was born at Tagaste in Africa i…

On Wednesday of the Twenty-Fifth Week in Ordinary Time our Church invites us to first reflect on a passage from the book of the prophet Ezekiel (37: 1-14) entitled “The vision of the resurrection of God’s people”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a sermon On Pastors by Saint Augustine, bishop. Saint Augustine was born at Tagaste in Africa in 35…

On Tuesday of the Twenty-Fifth Week in Ordinary Time our Church invites us to reflect on a passage from the book of the prophet Ezekiel (36: 16-36) entitled “God’s people will be restored in body, heart, and spirit”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a sermon On Pastors by Saint Augustine, bishop. Saint Augustine was born at Tagaste in Africa in…

Today, September 23, as our Church celebrates the Memorial of Saint Pius of Pietrelcina (Padre Pio), we are first invited to reflect on a passage from the first letter of Peter the apostle (5: 1-11) entitled “The duties of pastors and laity”. Our treasure, which follows, is from the degree on the ministry and life of priests of the Second Vatican C…

On the Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time our Church invites us to reflect on a passage from the book of the prophet Ezekiel (24: 15-27) entitled “The prophet’s life is a sign for the people”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a sermon On Pastors by Saint Augustine, bishop. Saint Augustine was born at Tagaste in Africa in 354. He was unsettled…

Today, September 21, as our church celebrates the Feast of Matthew, Apostle, our Church invites us to reflect on a passage from Saint Paul’s letter to the Ephesians (4: 1-16), entitled “The different graces in the one body”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a homily by Saint Bede the Venerable, priest. Born in Capernaum, Saint Matthew was worki…

Today, September 20, as our Church celebrates the Memorial of the Saints Andrew Kim Tae-gon and Paul Chong Ha-sang and companions, we are invited to reflect on a passage of Saint Paul’s letter to the Romans (8: 18-39), entitled “Nothing is able to separate us from the love of God which comes to us through Jesus Christ”. Our treasure, which follows,…

On Thursday of the Twenty-Fourth Week in Ordinary Time our Church invites us to reflect on a passage from the beginning of book of the prophet Ezekiel (12: 1-16) entitled “The exile is symbolically foreshadowed”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a sermon On Pastors by Saint Augustine, bishop. Saint Augustine was born at Tagaste in Africa in 354…

On Wednesday of the Twenty-Fourth Week in Ordinary Time our Church invites us to reflect on a passage from the beginning of book of the prophet Ezekiel (10: 18-22; 14-25) entitled “God’s presence is withdrawn from the condemned city”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a sermon On Pastors by Saint Augustine, bishop. Saint Augustine was born at Ta…

On Tuesday of the Twenty-Fourth Week in Ordinary Time our Church invites us to reflect on a passage from the beginning of book of the prophet Ezekiel (2: 8---3: 11, 17-32) entitled “The call of Ezekiel”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a sermon On Pastors by Saint Augustine, bishop. Saint Augustine was born at Tagaste in Africa in 354. He was …

Today, September 16th , as our Church celebrates the Memorial of Cornelius, Pope and Martyr, and Cyprian, Bishop and Martyr, we are invited to reflect on a passage of Saint Paul’s letter to the Romans (8: 18-39), entitled “Nothing is able to separate us from the love of God which comes to us through Jesus Christ”. Our treasure, which follows, is fr…

Today, September 14, as our Church celebrates the feast of The Triumph of the Cross we are invited to reflect on a passage from the letter of the apostle Paul to the Galatians (2:19—3:7, 13-14: 6:14-16), entitled “The glory of the cross”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a discourse by Saint Andrew of Crete, bishop. Through sacrifice and suffer…

Today, September13, as our Church celebrates the Memorial of John Chrysostom, 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 a homily by Saint John Chrysostom, bishop. St. John Chrysostom was born at Antioc…

Today, September 12, as our Church celebrates The Most Holy Name 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 Sophronius, bishop. The Holy Name of the Blessed Virgin…

On Wednesday of the Twenty-Third Week in Ordinary Time our Church invites us to reflect on a passage from the book of the prophet Habakkuk (2:5-20) entitled “Curses against the oppressors”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a sermon by Bernard, abbot. Bernard of Clairvaux, venerated as Saint Bernard, was an early eleventh century abbot, mystic, …

On Tuesday of the Twenty-Third Week in Ordinary Time our Church invites us to reflect on a passage from the beginning of book of the prophet Habakkuk (1:1—2:4a) entitled “A prayer in time of desolation”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a sermon by Bernard, abbot. Bernard of Clairvaux, venerated as Saint Bernard, was an early eleventh century a…

On Monday of the Twenty-Third Week in Ordinary Time our Church invites us to reflect on a passage from the book of the prophet Jerimiah (42: 1-16; 43: 4-7) entitled “Jeremiah and the people after the fall of the city”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a sermon on the beatitudes by Saint Leo the Great, pope. Saint Leo became pope in the year 440…

On the Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time our Church invites us to reflect on a passage from the book of the prophet Jerimiah (37: 21; 38: 14-28) entitled “Jeremiah, while in prison, encourages Zedekiah to seek peace”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a sermon on the beatitudes by Saint Leo the Great, pope. Saint Leo became pope in the year 4…

On Saturday of the Twenty-Second Week in Ordinary Time our Church invites us to reflect on a passage from the book of the prophet Jerimiah (31: 15-22, 27-34) entitled “A foretelling of salvation and the new covenant”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a sermon on the beatitudes by Saint Leo the Great, pope. Saint Leo became pope in the year 440.…

On Friday of the Twenty-Second Week in Ordinary Time our Church invites us to reflect on a passage from the book of the prophet Jerimiah (30: 18---31: 9) entitled “The promise of Israel’s restoration”. Our treasure, which follows, is a sermon on the beatitudes by Saint Leo the Great, pope. Saint Leo became pope in the year 440. Saint Leo was a Roma…

On Thursday of the Twenty-Second Week in Ordinary Time our Church invites us to reflect on a passage from the book of the prophet Jerimiah (29: 1-14) entitled “Jerimiah’s letter to Israel’s exiles”. Our treasure, which follows, is from the beginning of a sermon on the beatitudes by Saint Leo the Great, pope. Saint Leo became pope in the year 440. S…

On Wednesday of the Twenty-Second Week in Ordinary Time our Church invites us to reflect on a passage from the book of the prophet Jerimiah (26: 1-15) entitled “In the face of death, Jeremiah foretells the destruction of the temple”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a commentary on John by Origen, priest. Origen of Alexandria was a second centu…

Today, September 3, as our Church celebrates the Memorial of Gregory the Great, Pope 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 homily on Ezekiel by Saint Gregory the Great, pope. Saint Gregory was born…

On Monday of the Twenty-Second Week in Ordinary Time our Church invites us to reflect on a passage from the book of the prophet Jerimiah (19: 1-5, 10—20:6) entitled “A symbolic action: the broken flask”. Our treasure, which follows, is from the Imitation of Christ. The Imitation of Christ, a deeply spiritual book by Thomas à Kempis which speaks oft…

On the Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time our Church invites us to reflect on a passage from the book of the prophet Jerimiah (11: 18-20; 12: 1-13) entitled “A prophet speaks from the heart”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a sermon by Saint Augustine, bishop. Saint Augustine was born at Tagaste in Africa in 354. He was unsettled and restle…

On Saturday of the Twenty-First Week in Ordinary Time our Church invites us to reflect on a passage from the book of the prophet Jerimiah (7: 1-20) entitled “A prophecy about the empty trust that is placed in the temple”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a homily on Matthew by Saint John Chrysostom, bishop. Saint John Chrysostom was an importan…

On Friday of the Twenty-First Week in Ordinary Time our Church invites us to reflect on a passage from the book of the prophet Jerimiah (4: 5-8, 13-28) entitled “The destroying enemy from the North”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a commentary on Joel by Saint Jerome, priest. Saint Jerome was born at Stridon in Dalmatia around the year 340. H…

Today, August 29, as our Church celebrates the Memorial of the Beheading of John the Baptist, Martyr, we are invited to 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 homily by Saint Bede the Ve…

Today, August 28, as our Church celebrates the Memorial of Augustine, 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 the Confessions of Saint Augustine, Bishop. Saint Augustine was born at Tagaste in A…

Today, August 27, as our Church celebrates the Memorial of Monica, we are invited to reflect on a passage from the first letter of the apostle Peter (3: 1-6, 8-17), entitled “Praise Christ in your hearts”. Our treasure, which follows, is from the Confessions of Saint Augustine, Bishop. Saint Augustine was a late fourth century, theologian and philo…

On Monday of the Twenty-First Week in Ordinary Time our Church invites us to reflect on a passage from the book of the prophet Zephaniah (3: 8-20) entitled “Redemption is promised to Israel’s poor”. Our treasure, which follows, is from an exposition on John by Saint Thomas Aquinas, priest. Saint Thomas Aquinas was an Italian Dominican friar and pri…

Today, August 25, as our local Church celebrates the Solemnity of Louis, the patron saint of our Archdiocese, we are invited to reflect on a passage from the letter of the apostle Paul, to the Colossians (3:1–17), entitled “Your life is hidden with Christ in God”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a spiritual testament to his son by St. Louis. S…

Today, August 24, as our Church celebrates the Feast of Bartholomew, Apostle, we are invited to reflect on a passage from the first 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 homily on the first letter to the Corinthians by St. John C…

On Friday of the Twentieth Week in Ordinary Time our Church invites us to reflect on a passage from the book of the prophet Isaiah (30:1-18) entitled “The futility of entering into pacts with foreign peoples”. Our treasure, which follows, is from the Explanations of the Psalms by Saint Ambrose, bishop. Saint Ambrose was a fourth century, theologian…

Today, August 22, as our Church celebrates the Memorial of the Queenship 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 homily by Saint Amadeus of Lausanne, Bishop. Pope Pius XII esta…

On Wednesday of the Twentieth Week in Ordinary Time our Church invites us to reflect on a passage from the book of the prophet Isaiah (9:7---10:4) entitled “God’s wrath against Israel”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a sermon by Saint Augustine, bishop. Saint Augustine was a late fourth century, theologian and philosopher, and Bishop of Hippo…

Today, August 20, as our Church celebrates the Memorial of Bernard, Abbot and Doctor, we are invited to reflect on a passage from the book of Sirach (39:1-10), entitled “The wisdom of the man learned in Scriptures”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a sermon by Saint Bernard, abbot. Saint Bernard was born in 1090 near Dijon in France. After a re…

Today, August 19, as our Church celebrates the Memorial of John Eudes, Priest, we are invited to reflect on a passage from Saint Paul’s letter to the Philippians (3:7---4:1, 4-9), entitled “Rejoice in the Lord always”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a treatise on the admirable Heart of Jesus, by Saint John Eudes, priest. St. John Eudes was bo…

On the Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time our church invites us to reflect on a passage from the book of the prophet Isiah (6: 1-13) entitled “The call of the prophet Isiah”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a homily on Matthew by Saint John Chrysostom, bishop. The book of Isaiah is filled with sobering accounts of Israel's sin and rebellion and…

On Saturday of the Nineteenth Week in Ordinary Time our church invites us to reflect on a passage from the book of the prophet Micah (7: 7-20) entitled “The city of God awaits salvation through the forgiveness of sins”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a sermon on Baptism by Saint Pacian, bishop. Micah is the sixth of twelve Old Testament books…