Monthly Archives: June 2019

Saint Anthony of Padua, Priest and Doctor of the Church (Memorial) Whoever is angry with his brother . . . (Matthew 5:22) Angry saints. It sounds almost comical, but the truth is that many saints struggled with controlling their anger. … Continue reading →

Saint Barnabas, Apostle (Memorial) When he arrived and saw the grace of God . . . (Acts 11:23) St. Barnabas, one of the earliest missionaries, had many gifts, but one of his most valuable gifts was the ability to “see” … Continue reading →

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The Holy Spirit overshadowed Mary and conceived Christ in her womb. Now Jesus was gone from her, but he left behind a promise, “I will pray the Father, and he will give you another Counselor, to be with you for … Continue reading →

Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church (Memorial) Behold, your mother. (John 19:27) A young mother stood in line at the Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico City. Holding her children’s hands, she wondered what to expect as … Continue reading →

Pentecost (Solemnity) As the Father has sent me, so I send you. (John 20:21) Today we celebrate what is perhaps the most valuable gift God has ever given us: the Holy Spirit. Why would we say that? Because it’s the … Continue reading →

7th Week of Easter (Mass in the Morning) What concern is it of yours? You follow me. (John 21:22) How often do you compare yourself to someone else? Like Peter, you might say to yourself, “What about him?” But what … Continue reading →

7th Week of Easter Do you love me? (John 21:17) With each repeated question, Peter’s eyes swell with tears and his voice trembles. After proudly announcing at the Last Supper that he would lay down his life for Jesus, he … Continue reading →