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You Are Gift

You Are Gift

“Father, they are your gift to me.” // John 17: 24 (From Gospel for the Memorial of St. Bernard) I quickly opened the envelope addressed with my name and began...
August 19, 2024
Am I Ready to Give It All?

Am I Ready to Give It All?

Jesus said to him, “If you wish to be perfect, go, sell what you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow...
August 18, 2024
You Are Invited

You Are Invited

Let whoever is simple turn in here; To the one who lacks understanding, she says, Come, eat of my food, and drink of the wine I have mixed! // Proverbs 9:4-5 One of...
August 17, 2024
A Response of Receptivity

A Response of Receptivity

Therefore I will judge you, house of Israel, each one according to his ways, says the Lord GOD. // Ezekiel 18:30 As a teacher, I enjoy the buzz of anticipation...
August 16, 2024
Exceedingly Beautiful

Exceedingly Beautiful

No one looked on you with pity or compassion to do any of these things for you. // Ezekiel 16:5 “It’s time for us to stop living like abandoned orphans.” ...
August 15, 2024
Life Begins in Christ

Life Begins in Christ

He replied, “Rather, blessed are those who hear the word of God and observe it.” // Luke 11:28 I was one of the last of my friends to get married....
August 14, 2024
The Courage to Speak Out

The Courage to Speak Out

“If your brother sins against you, go and tell him his fault between you and him alone. If he listens to you, you have won over your brother.” // Matthew...
August 13, 2024
Becoming Like Children

Becoming Like Children

[T]urn and become like children. // Matthew 18:3 “LUNCH TIME!!” my little one blurted out as the bells rang during the time of consecration at Mass. I was shocked and...
August 12, 2024
Skin Care In Prayer

Skin Care In Prayer

Charm is deceptive and beauty fleeting; the woman who fears the LORD is to be praised. Give her a reward of her labors, and let her works praise her at...
August 11, 2024
Strengthened by His Body and Blood

Strengthened by His Body and Blood

He got up, ate, and drank; then strengthened by that food, He walked forty days and forty nights to the mountain of God, Horeb. // 1 Kings 19:8 We rolled...
August 10, 2024
How do I Die?

How do I Die?

“Unless a grain of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains just a grain of wheat but if it dies, it produces much fruit.” // John 12:24 I...
August 09, 2024
Every Hour is His Hour

Every Hour is His Hour

“Therefore, stay awake, for you know neither the day nor the hour.” // Matthew 25:13 (from readings for Memorial of Saint Teresa Benedicta of the Cross) I became aware of...
August 08, 2024