Click here for Daily Readings “Not that we do not have the right. Rather, we wanted to present ourselves as a model for you, so that you might imitate us.“ ~2 Th 3:9 The theme that stood out to me was “lead by example.” It’s a classic phrase that many repeat but rarely live by….
Click here for Daily Readings Therefore, brothers and sisters, stand firm and hold fast to the traditions that you were taught, either by an oral statement or by a letter of ours.” ~2 Th 2:15 Today, I’m taking a side trip into basic apologetics (defense of the faith). For practicing Catholics, topics like this one…
Click here for Daily Readings “Nathanael said to him, “How do you know me?” Jesus answered and said to him, “Before Philip called you, I saw you under the fig tree.”” ~John 1:48 Leave it to the artistic license of The Chosen, to help me appreciate Nathaniel’s calling. If you ever get the chance to…
Click here for Daily Readings And then a leper approached, did him homage, and said, “Lord, if you wish, you can make me clean.” He stretched out his hand, touched him, and said,“I will do it. Be made clean.” His leprosy was cleansed immediately. ~Mt 8:2-3 This scene is portrayed so beautiful in The Chosen,…
Click here for Daily Readings “Everyone who listens to these words of mine and acts on them will be like a wise man who built his house on rock.” ~Mt 7:24 When I read this verse, I think of the many people I’ve spoken with who claim to believe in Jesus, yet are reluctant to…
Click here for Daily Readings But the LORD answered me, Say not, “I am too young.” To whomever I send you, you shall go; whatever I command you, you shall speak. Have no fear before them, because I am with you to deliver you, says the LORD. ~Jer 1:7-8 Today is the solemnity of St….
Click here for Daily Readings This is the Law and the Prophets. “Enter through the narrow gate; for the gate is wide and the road broad that leads to destruction, and those who enter through it are many. How narrow the gate and constricted the road that leads to life. And those who find it…
Click here for Daily Readings “For as you judge, so will you be judged, and the measure with which you measure will be measured out to you.” ~Mt 7:2 I have heard the story several times in different Catholic podcasts but haven’t verified the source. My summarization of it is that there’s was a nun…
Click here for Daily Readings “But we know where he is from. When the Christ comes, no one will know where he is from.” ~ Jn 7:27 I used to be certain that my value came from working hard and being recognized for it. I was so sure that if I just proved myself valuable…
Click here for Daily Readings “Now this is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about. When his mother Mary was betrothed to Joseph, but before they lived together, she was found with child through the Holy Spirit. Joseph her husband, since he was a righteous man, yet unwilling to expose her to shame, decided…