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...

Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

by | Aug 27, 2022 | Meditations

Today’s readings give us an opportunity to reflect on humility – what it is, what Jesus reveals about it, and how we can live by it. Genuine humility is an interior disposition, but it can at times be manifested exteriorly in our demeanor and actions. The true measure...

The Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary

by | Aug 21, 2022 | Meditations

Today’s feast, the Queenship of Mary, is the third “feast of glory” in the month of August. It is an extension of last week’s feast of her Assumption into Heaven. Mary, living in glory with Jesus, reigns as Queen of angels and men. Her exalted and powerful position is...