
The image of Martha’s sister, Mary, sitting at the feet of Jesus and listening to his words inspires us to draw near to the Lord in silence and let His grace fill our hearts.

As the Lord sends out the 72 disciples in pairs, we discover that we are stronger when we work together.

The Lord makes it clear that hanging on to His hand will require us to let go of everything else…
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 26th Week of the Year (St. Jerome)

The parable of the two sons reveals the power of our actions to define ourselves in the context of the unique aspects of our lives.

As Jesus empowers his disciples to minister to the people, we are reminded that the Lord continues to invite us to serve in His name to those in our lives.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 24th Week (St. Pius of Pietrelcina)

As I spend time today with my Mom on her birthday, I pause to thank God that my parents shared their faith and helped me live it.

The Letter to the Ephesians beautifully illustrates how we are directed to live according to the manner of our call to follow Jesus Christ. Simply put, if we have been given gifts, then may we joyfully offer them to the Lord!
Mass Readings – Feast of St. Matthew, Apostle
Note: Today is my birthday, and I give thanks to God for the gift of my life!

St. Paul offers inspiring words to describe a disciple who is caught up in the grace of Jesus Christ. May these words apply to us as well!
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 21st Week of the Year (St. Monica)

The great commandment to love God and neighbor is a crucial component to follow Jesus Christ. Our task: to demonstrate daily in thought, word and deed that we are putting it into practice.

Jesus teaches us that the path to eternal life requires us to take up our cross. During our lives we will make countless offerings to the Lord, and through these sacrifices we will experience the triumph of the Cross of Christ.