The prophet Elijah is one of the most important figures in Old Testament history and he appeared in the northern Kingdom of Israel after the nation became divided, probably in the 7th century B.C.
The Bread from Heaven
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The Source & Summit of Our Faith
A cursory reading of our scriptures for this Sunday makes it clear that our readings are very Eucharistic in nature.
Mercy’s Healing Touch
The primary purpose of the Book of Wisdom is the glorification of the splendor and worth of divine wisdom. It teaches that the virtue of justice is the application of wisdom to moral conduct.
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Learning to Love from Infancy to Maturity
A Reflection on the Readings for the 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time, October 29, 2023 First Reading: Ex 22:20-26 Responsorial Psalm: Ps 18:2-3, 3-4, 47, 51 Second Reading: 1 Thes 1:5c-10 Gospel Reading: Mt 22:34-40 The way God reveals his Truths to us throughout history...
Monica’s Praise Report 10-23-23
Praise You King of Kings and Lord of Lords. Praise Your most Holy name. Praise You King of Heaven and Earth. Praise and Glory to You forever and ever. Thank You Lord for always being God. Thank You for Your discipline and promptings to reflect on the realities of Your...
Who is Our God?
A Reflection on the Readings for the 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time, October 22, 2023 First Reading: Is 45:1, 4-6 Responsorial Psalm: Ps 96:1, 3, 4-5, 7-8, 9-10 Second Reading: 1 Thes 1:1-5b Gospel: Mt 22:15-21 In our Gospel for this Sunday, we find the Pharisees trying...
Miracle of Life – Final Weeks to Birth
"For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do." - Ephesians 2:10 At this final stage, the growth of the baby is in serious mode with the baby putting on half a pound or more each week. These final...
The Vinyard of the Lord
A Reflection on the Readings for the 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time Reading 1: Is 5:1-7 Responsorial Psalm: Ps 80:9, 12, 13-14, 15-16, 19-20 Reading 2: Phil 4:6-9 Alleluia: Cf. Jn 15:16 Gospel: Mt 21:33-43 Our reading from chapter 5 of Isaiah and our gospel from chapter...
Who is Doing the Father’s Will?
Reading 1: Ez 18:25-28 Responsorial Psalm: Ps 25:4-5, 6-7, 8-9 Reading 2: Phil 2:1-11 Gospel: Mt 21:28-32 Today in Matthew's Gospel, we hear another parable - 'the Parable of the Two Sons' - the second of three consecutive parables about vineyards. Vineyards are the...
Monica’s Praise Report 9-25-23
Praise be to God! Praise be His holy name! Praise be Jesus Christ, now and forever. Praise Him who Is, who WAS, and who ALWAYS WILL BE! Praise Him who is perfect Mercy and perfect Justice. Praise Him, King of Kings and Lord of Lords. Thank You, God, for all You have...
To Forgive or Not Forgive
A Reflection on the Readings for the 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time, September 17, 2023 First Reading: SIR 27:30—28:7 Responsorial Psalm: PS 103:1-2, 3-4, 9-10, 11-12 Second Reading: ROM 14:7-9 Gospel: MT 18:21-35 Our gospel passage this week directly follows last...
Miracle of Life – Weeks 31st to 34th
Just as you do not know how the life breath enters the human frame in the mother’s womb, So you do not know the work of God, who is working in everything. - Ecclesiastes 11:5 Though we have spent weeks studying the intricate details of the weeks of pregnancy, there...
Monica’s Praise Report 8-23-23
Praise be Jesus Christ! Praise be His Holy name. May God be praised now and always, for He is God and wonderful is He and worthy to be praised. Thank You God for your providence. Thank You for your guidance and teachings. Thank You for your involvement in our lives....