Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time

by | Aug 15, 2026 | Meditations

In last Sunday’s Gospel, Jesus chastised Peter for having so little faith. In today’s Gospel he honors a pagan woman for having great faith. The comparison between Peter and the woman gives us a valuable instruction. We naturally assume that Peter, a Jewish man and...

The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary

by | Aug 14, 2026 | Meditations

We began this week with Christ’s words: “Take courage; it is I, do not be afraid,” and we end the week with a fitting response, the courageous words of our Blessed Mother: “My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord.” In the documents of Vatican II, Mary is hailed as...

Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

by | Aug 8, 2026 | Meditations

Courage or fortitude is one of the cardinal virtues. The Catechism defines it as “the moral virtue that ensures firmness in difficulties and constancy in the pursuit of the good” (CCC 1808). Courage is one of the keys for us to live uprightly and with dignity. Today’s...

The Transfiguration of the Lord

by | Aug 5, 2026 | Meditations

This week we have been pondering our great need for God. In the world today, neediness is generally seen in a negative light. We tend to think of the needy as those who lack basic material things, such as food, shelter or medicine. Or perhaps we think of people who...

August is a Month of Glory

by | Aug 4, 2026 | Seasonal Introductions

For God who said, “Let light shine out of darkness,” has shone in our hearts to bring to light the knowledge of the glory of God on the face of Christ. We hold this treasure in earthen vessels, that the surpassing power may be of God and not from us. 2 Corinthians...