Readings of the day: Friday of the Twenty-fourth Week in Ordinary Time
Posted On September 17, 2021Truly no man can ransom himself, or give to God the price of his life, for the ransom of his life is costly, and can never suffice.
Truly no man can ransom himself, or give to God the price of his life, for the ransom of his life is costly, and can never suffice.
We are also reminded that the women who travelled with Jesus (Mary of Magdala, Joanna and Susanna, etc.) provided for Jesus and those who travelled with him out of thei
On Sept. 17, the Catholic Church celebrates the Italian cardinal and theologian St. Robert Bellarmine. One of the great saints of the Jesuit order.
Lord Jesus, it is one of the great consolations of our faith that we can al`ways approach you seeking acceptance, mercy, and forgiveness. Grant us the grace always to a
Saint Cornelius was elected Pope in 251 during the persecutions of the Emperor Decius. His first challenge, besides the ever present threat of the Roman authorities, wa
Let no one despise your youth, but set the believers an example in speech and conduct, in love, in faith, in purity. Till I come, attend to the public reading of script
As Jesus hung on the cross and prepared to depart from this world, he was still compassionate and concerned for others.
To you, Lord, I will offer a sacrifice of praise. In the days of his flesh, Jesus offered up prayers and supplications, with loud cries and tears.
The feast of Our Lady of Sorrows commemorates the seven great sorrows which Mary lived in relation to Her Son, as they are recorded in the Gospels or through Tradition.
Do not forget the works of the Lord!From Mount Hor they set out by the way to the Red Sea, to go around the land of Edom; and the people became impatient on the way.
Many of the early Christians did not have a positive image of the cross. It was a cruel and humiliating form of execution, and there was a great deal of shame attached
"We should glory in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, for he is our salvation, our life and our resurrection: through him we are saved and made free."
The LORD is my strength and my shield; in him my heart trusts; so I am helped, and my heart exults, and with my song I give thanks to him.
Jesus marvelled at the faith shown by this non-Israelite and representative of Israel’s enemy and oppressor.
Chrysostom's many writings, especially homilies and commentaries on the Gospels, are still extant and have exerted great influence over the centuries.
I love the LORD, because he has heard my voice and my supplications.
our suffering and struggle can be an instrument of transformation and grace.
Mary always points us to God, reminding us of God’s infinite goodness. She helps us to open our hearts to God’s ways, wherever those may lead us.
Praise the LORD! Praise, O servants of the LORD, praise the name of the LORD!
Our actions verify our true relationship with God. Jesus also uses the image of the two builders to emphasise that those whose faith is founded on God’s commandments
