There were three types of people seeking the Baby Jesus. We have Herod, the Shepherds, and the Wise Men (or Magi). All three types of
A Christmastide Reflection All over the world nativity scenes are glowing with light. Millions of Christmas cards impressed with the visage of the infant
Amos 2:6-16, Psalm 50, Matthew 8:18-22 The book of Amos teaches a most pure monotheism. Throughout his book, there isn’t a single reference to other
And how does this happen to me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me? —Luke 1:43 Although she did not know
Jesus presents to us a startlingly bold exhortation: Whoever seeks to preserve his life will lose it, but whoever loses it will save it. —Luke
“I have to tell you a secret that will see you through all the trials that life can offer. Have courage and be kind. When
Lamentations 2:2-19, Psalm 74, Matthew 8:5-17 In the first reading, the Prophet lamented with a poetic sense of beauty on Israel’s defeat. Both the North
Guest post by Bernz Caasi. During break time, a student sat with me in the cafeteria and said, “Sir, I am already fourteen and I
Jesus answered and said to them, “Destroy this temple and in three days I will raise it up.” The Jews said, “This temple has been
Due to circumstances beyond my control, I ended up having three days off from work. This never happens, so I decided that I should take
Wisdom 1:13-2:24 , Psalm 30, 2 Corinthians 8:7-15, Mark 5:21-43 Mark 5 mentions the raising of Jairus’ daughter, switches to the woman with a hemorrhage,
Jesus said to the crowds, “When you see a cloud rising in the west you say immediately that it is going to rain–and so it
“And in the fourth watch of the night He came to them, walking on the sea. When the disciples saw Him walking on the sea,
Who am I to deserve a place inside the house of the highest King? After almost 7 years, I finally attended a praise and worship
I enjoy following the blog of the Dominican nuns of the Monastery of Our Lady of the Rosary in Summit, New Jersey. Even if I
I am not a social butterfly. I have spent most of my life trying to be but always ended up failing. It has become a
I have fallen into a very negative mood lately and it has separated me from God. It is amazing how quickly and how easily Satan
1 Corinthians 3:1-9, Psalm 33, Luke 4:38-44 In the first reading, Paul discusses the problems that exist in the Corinthian congregation. He uses harsh words,
So just to set the record straight (since some have been speculating or asking indirectly behind my back), I did not leave the seminary for
I’ve been struggling with bouts of my depression “coming back” to haunt me and take over my life. I don’t think we ever fully recover
I have been actively trying to pray more during my breaks at work. The break room is in the basement where no WiFi service can
