A Reflection on the Readings on the First Sunday of Advent, November 28, 2021 Reading I: Jer...
First Sunday of Advent
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Finding Peace Amidst the Chaos
A Reflection on the 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time – November 14, 2021 Reading I: Daniel 12:1-3...
The Gospel According to a 7-Year-Old
A Reflection on the Twenty-seventh Sunday of Ordinary Time Reading I: Genesis 2:18-24...
For Those Whose Hearts Are Frightened
This Sunday, the prophet Isaiah shares a message for “those whose hearts are frightened.” What fears dictate my life?
Pride & Envy
There’s one part I really despise in movies, usually in dramas. It’s when the character allows envy to consume him. I get this awful feeling in my stomach and can’t help but think, “Oh no, here we go again.” I know it means disaster and/or tragedy is coming.
Whom Will You Serve?
The book of Joshua is the first book of scripture that is often referred to as Deuteronomistic History (DH). That history consists of the books of Joshua, Judges, 1 & 2 Samuel, and 1 & 2 Kings.
The Assumption of Mary
August 15th is a date that I personally cannot, and will not, ever forget since I share my wedding anniversary on the very same day!
The Bread from Heaven
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.
Ever Complaining
I like to think of myself on the “good” side of Bible stories – as Moses, ever trusting God, or as Paul, sacrificing everything for the Gospel, or as one of Jesus’ devoted disciples.
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.
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Monica’s Praise Report 5/31/23
Praise! Praise God Almighty! Praise Him in the morning and in the mourning. Praise Him in the setting of the table! Praise Him in the setting of the sun! Praise Him when you don’t feel like it. Praise Him when you do! Praise Him when it’s hard to trust. Praise Him...
Monica’s Praise Report 5/25/23
Praise be Jesus Christ. Praise His Holy Name, now and forever! He who was, who is, and who always will be! Praise Him for His Goodness and Mercy, Love and Justice. Praise Him always. Thank You God Almighty for Your forgiveness! Thank You for Your promptings to break...
Pentecost Sunday, May 28, 2023
Are We Filled with Fear or the Holy Spirit? Jesus set forth the establishment of His Church when He told Peter, "You are the rock, upon you I will build my Church" (Matthew 16:18). But the actual birth of the Church took place on Pentecost Sunday with the descent of...
Miracle of Life – Weeks 15th to 18th
“See that you do not despise one of these little ones, for I say to you that their angels in heaven always look upon the face of my heavenly Father." - Matthew 18:10 Though only just beginning in these weeks to have glimpse of a world beyond the safety of the womb,...
What’s your Faith Age?
They devoted themselves to the teaching of the apostles and to the communal life, to the breaking of the bread and to the prayers. Awe came upon everyone, and many wonders and signs were done through the apostles. All who believed were together and had all things in...
Monica’s Praise Report 5/10/23
Praise be Jesus Christ, Now and Forever! Praise be His Holy Name. Praise Him. Shout for joy in His Presence. Sing a new song to Him. All praise be due to Him who is, who was, and who always will be. Thank You Lord for all thy benefits. Thank You Lord for the yield of...
Mary and the Early Church
As the amazing miracle of Jesus’s Resurrection penetrated the hearts of the Apostles and disciples, the work of the Early Church began first timidly and then boldly. Christ continued to appear to the disciples and Apostles for 40 days after His Resurrection. He...
Monica’s Praise Report 5/03/23
Praise be Jesus Christ! Now and Forever! Praise be His Holy Name. Praise be the One True God! He who Is, Was, and Is to Come! He who brings Life and Beauty and Hope! He who is Truth and sheds Clarity and Conviction. Praise Him! Thank You Lord for all thy benefits....
Missing the Obvious
I have always loved images of a road without an end like the above picture. The path unknown has mystery and requires trust. We are asked to walk into the unknown daily. It is a call for surrender and faith in God who does know where our road leads. Since last...