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Living the Works of Mercy
Today is the feast day of Saint Katharine Drexel, one of only two recognized American-born saints. I find her life fascinating, particularly in light of today’s readings. Katharine was born...
Jump
There’s something heroic that happens when your toes converge with the edge of fear, when they graze the line between safety and all-out war. But it doesn’t feel that way,...
God Wants Your Heart for Lent
Ash Wednesday First Reading: Joel 2:12-18 Even now, says the LORD, return to me with your whole heart, with fasting, and weeping, and mourning; Rend your hearts, not your garments,...
How Much Can We Give?
Tuesday of the Eight Week in Ordinary Time First Reading: Sirach 35:1-12 To keep the law is a great oblation, and he who observes the commandments sacrifices a peace offering....
What Is the Meaning of Life?
Monday of the Eight Week in Ordinary Time First Reading: Sirach 17:20-24 To the penitent God provides a way back, he encourages those who are losing hope and has chosen...
Rest in God, My Soul
Eight Sunday in Ordinary Time First Reading: Isaiah 49:14-15 Zion said, "The LORD has forsaken me; my LORD has forgotten me." Can a mother forget her infant, be without tenderness...
Nobody Puts God in a Corner
Saturday of the Seventh Week in Ordinary Time First Reading: Sirach 17:1-15 God from the earth created man, and in his own image he made him. He makes man return...
Saint Athanasius, Sirach, and the Sobbing-Face Emoji
Friday of the Seventh Week in Ordinary Time First Reading: Sirach 6:5-17 A kind mouth multiplies friends and appeases enemies, and gracious lips prompt friendly greetings. Let your acquaintances be...
Beware of the Millstone
Memorial of Saint Polycarp, Bishop and Martyr First Reading: Sirach 5:1-8 Rely not on your wealth; say not: "I have the power." Rely not on your strength in following the...
Feast of Saint Peter's Chair
Feast of the Chair of Saint Peter, Apostle First Reading: 1 Peter 5:1-4 Beloved: I exhort the presbyters among you, as a fellow presbyter and witness to the sufferings of...
Be, Not Do
Tuesday of the Seventh Week in Ordinary Time First Reading: Sirach 2:1-11 My son, when you come to serve the LORD, stand in justice and fear, prepare yourself for trials....
Jesus, Do You Hear Me?
Monday of the Seventh Week in Ordinary Time First Reading: Sirach 1:1-10 All wisdom comes from the LORD and with him it remains forever, and is before all time The...
