1ST READING: 1 Corinthians 15:1-11 I would remind you, brethren, in what terms I preached to you the gospel, which you received, in which you stand, by which you are saved, if you hold it fast-unless you believed in vain. For I delivered to you as of first importance what I also received, that Christ…
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Daily Reflection – Wednesday, September 18, 2024
Jesus addresses the challenge of people being contrary and comparing the actions of the current generation to John the Baptist’s fasting and penance. He compares Jesus, who did not fast, to being accused of gluttony and drunkard. The Lord emphasizes that people’s contrary nature can hinder success, but wisdom will ultimately be proven right by…
DAILY READINGS – SEPTEMBER 18 (WEDNESDAY, 24TH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME YEAR 2)
1ST READING: 1 Corinthians 12:31-13:13 Brethren: Earnestly desire the higher gifts. And I will show you a still more excellent way. If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal. And if I have prophetic powers, and understand all mysteries…
The Compassionate Jesus – Reflection – Tuesday, September 17, 2024
The Compassionate Jesus Jesus demonstrated compassion for a widow whose son had just died. The word ‘compassion’ means to suffer with. Jesus feels her pain, shares in her brokenness, fear and anguish. He weeps with her, but his compassion extends beyond feeling. It goes beyond just sitting on the fence and doing nothing when He…
Daily Reflection – The Centurion’s Character
For our daily reflection, the centurion’s character in today’s Gospel needs to be looked at. We are made aware that he had a problem which, although he was powerful and had wealth and authority, he could not solve. What was the problem? One of his servants who was very valuable to him was ill and…
Daily Reflection for Monday, September 16, 2024 – Memorial of Saints Cornelius & Cyprian. Vestment (Red)
For our reflection today, we see how Jesus praises a pagan centurion for his faith, stating that it transcends religious affiliations and transcends race or religion. His faith is characterized by trust, humility, and benevolence. The centurion’s faith is profound, trusting in Jesus’ power to heal his servant even in deathbeds and over distances. He…
Daily Readings – Sunday, September 15, 2024 (24th WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME YEAR B)
1ST READING: Isaiah 50:5-9 The Lord GOD has opened my ear, and I was not rebellious, I turned not backward. I gave my back to those who struck me, and my cheeks to those who pulled out the beard; I hid not my face from shame and spitting. For the Lord GOD helps me; therefore…
Daily Readings – Saturday, SEPTEMBER 14 (EXALTATION OF THE HOLY CROSS)
READING I Numbers 21:4-9 In those days: The people became impatient on the way. And the people spoke against God and against Moses, “Why have you brought us up out of Egypt to die in the wilderness? For there is no food and no water, and we loathe this worthless food.” Then the Lord…
Daily Readings – Monday, September 16, 2024 (Memorial – Saints Cornelius, Pope, and Cyprian, Bishop, Martyrs)
1ST READING: 1 Corinthians 11:17-26.33 Brethren: In the following instructions I do not commend you, because when you come together it is not for the better but for the worse. For, in the first place, when you assemble as a church, I hear that there are divisions among you; and I partly believe it, for…
Daily Scripture Readings – Tuesday, September 17, 2024 (24th WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME YEAR 2) Optional Memorial – St. Robert Bellarmine
1ST READING: 1 Corinthians 12:12-14.27-31 Brethren: Just as the body is one and has many members, and all the members of the body, though many, are one body, so it is with Christ. For by one Spirit we were all baptized into one body-Jews or Greeks, slaves or free-and all were made to drink of…