Our Lady of Sorrows

by | Sep 14, 2022 | Meditations

Yesterday we pondered our beloved Lord Jesus suffering and dying on the Cross to conquer sin and death. We return to the foot of the Cross today, uniting our hearts with the sorrows of our Mother Mary. What is she doing as she watches her Son suffer and die? What is...

The Exaltation of the Holy Cross

by | Sep 13, 2022 | Meditations

Today we celebrate the great Feast of The Exaltation of the Holy Cross. As we ponder the readings, we would benefit from setting a crucifix, or a picture of one, before us, to help us fix our minds on what we are really celebrating today. Jesus Christ, the Eternal Son...

Companion Feasts

by | Sep 12, 2022 | Seasonal Introductions

Fr. Francis Marino, Founder of the Anawim Community, often spoke of how the Liturgy constantly teaches and forms us. This profound process of “liturgical formation” takes place not only through each day’s readings and prayers, but also through the orderly arrangement...

Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time

by | Sep 10, 2022 | Meditations

We begin the readings for this Sunday with a low point from the Book of Exodus. The Israelites have made a molten calf for themselves and are worshiping it as their god. God says to Moses about them, “They have become depraved. They have soon turned aside from the way...

Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time

by | Sep 3, 2022 | Meditations

In our Gospel Acclamation for today, we cry out to God, “Let your face shine upon your servant; and teach me your laws.” In the Responsorial Psalm we make a similar prayer: “Teach us to number our days aright, that we may gain wisdom of heart.” We ask God to teach us...