On Thursday of the Seventh Week in Ordinary Time our Church invites us to read and reflect on a passage from the book of Ecclesiastes (6:12---7:28) entitled “Be not overwise”. Our treasure, which follows, is from an instruction by Saint Columban, abbot. Saint Columban was an Irish missionary notable for founding several monasteries after 590 in the…

On Wednesday of the Seventh Week in Ordinary Time our Church invites us to read and reflect on a passage from the book of Ecclesiastes (5:9—6:8) entitled “The vanity of riches”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a commentary on Ecclesiastes by Saint Jerome, priest. Saint Jerome was born at Stridon in Dalmatia around the year 340. He studied the …

On Tuesday of the Seventh Week in Ordinary Time our Church invites us to read and reflect on a passage from the book of Ecclesiastes (3:1-22) entitled “To every time a purpose”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a homily on Ecclesiastes by Saint Gregory of Nyssa, bishop. Saint Gregory of Nyssa was a fourth century archbishop of Constantinople an…

On Monday of the Seventh Week in Ordinary Time our Church invites us to read and reflect on a passage from the book of Ecclesiastes (2:1-3, 12b-26) entitled “The emptiness of pleasure and of human wisdom”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a homily on Ecclesiastes by Saint Gregory of Nyssa, bishop. Saint Gregory of Nyssa was a fourth century arc…

On Sunday of the Seventh Week in Ordinary Time our Church invites us to read and reflect on a passage from the beginning of the book of Ecclesiastes (1:1-18) entitled “All is vanity”. Our treasure, which follows, is from the chapters On Charity by Saint Maximus the confessor, abbot. Saint Maximus was a fifth century bishop of Turin, a city in north…

Today, February 22nd, as our church celebrates the Feast of the Chair of Peter, our Church invites us to read reflect on a passage from the Acts of the Apostles (11:1-18), entitled “Peter tells of the conversion of the Gentiles”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a sermon by Saint Leo the Great, pope. The “chair” to which this feast refers is th…

Today, February 21, as our Church celebrates the optional Memorial of Peter Damian, Bishop and Doctor, we are invited to read and reflect on a passage from the book of Wisdom (7: 7-16, 22-30), entitled “The joy of the just united to God”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a letter by Saint Peter Damian, bishop. Saint Peter was born in Ravenna, I…

On Thursday of the Sixth Week in Ordinary Time our Church invites us to read and reflect on a passage from the book of Proverbs (10:6-32) entitled “Various maxims”. Our treasure, which follows, is from the Explanations of the Psalms by Saint Ambrose, bishop. Saint Ambrose was born of a Roman family at Trier about the year 340. He studied at Rome an…

On Wednesday of the Sixth Week in Ordinary Time our Church invites us to read and reflect on a passage from the book of Proverbs (9:1-18) entitled “Wisdom and Foolishness”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a commentary on the Book of Proverbs by Procopius of Gaza, bishop. Procopius of Gaza was a paid teacher of rhetoric and philosophy who lived…

On Tuesday of the Sixth Week in Ordinary Time our Church invites us to read and reflect on a passage from the book of Proverbs (8:1-5, 12-36) entitled “An exhortation to choose wisdom”. Our treasure, which follows, is from the Discourses against Arians by Saint Athanasius, bishop. Saint Athanasius was born at Alexandria in 295. He accompanied Alexa…

Today, February 17, as our Church celebrates the optional Memorial of Seven Founders of the Order of Servites, we are first invited to reflect on a passage from the letter of the apostle Paul to the Romans (12:1-21), entitled “The Christian life, spiritual worship”. Our treasure, which follows, is from an account of the Servite Order. In 1240, seve…

On Sunday of the Sixth Week in Ordinary Time our Church invites us to read and reflect on a passage from the beginning of the book of Proverbs (1:1-7, 20-23) entitled “An exhortation to choose wisdom”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a commentary on the Diatessaron by Saint Ephrem, deacon. Saint Ephrem, also known as Ephrem of Syria, was born …

On Saturday of the Fifth Week in Ordinary Time our Church invites us to read and reflect on a passage from the letter of the apostle Paul to the Galatians (5:25—6:18) entitled “Admonitions concerning charity and perseverance”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a sermon by Blessed Issac of Stella, abbot. Isaac of Stella was a monk, theologian, an…

Today, February 14th, as our Church celebrates the Memorial of Cyril Monk and Methodius, Bishop, we are encouraged to reflect on a passage from the first letter of Saint Peter the apostle (5:1-11), entitled “The duties of pastors and laity”. Our treasure, which follows, is from an Old Slavonic Life of Constantine. The brothers, Saint Cyril and Sain…

On Thursday of the Fifth Week in Ordinary Time our Church invites us to read and reflect on a passage from the letter of the apostle Paul to the Galatians (4:8-31) entitled “Our divine inheritance and the Freedom of the new covenant”. Our treasure, which follows, is from an explanation of Paul’s letter to the Galatians by Saint Augustine, bishop. S…

On Wednesday of the Fifth Week in Ordinary Time our Church invites us to read and reflect on a passage from the letter of the apostle Paul to the Galatians (3:15—4:7) entitled “The purpose of the law”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a letter by Saint Ambrose, bishop. Saint Ambrose was born of a Roman family at Trier about the year 340. He stu…

Today, February 11, as our Church celebrates the Memorial of Our Lady of Lourdes, we are first invited to reflect on a passage from the letter of the apostle Paul to the Galatians (3:22 – – 4:7), entitled “Through faith we are the sons and heirs of God”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a letter by Saint Marie Bernadette Soubirous, virgin. Our …

Today, February 10th, as our Church celebrates the Memorial of Scholastica, Virgin, we are invited to first reflect on a passage from the first letter of apostle Paul to the Corinthians (7: 25-40), entitled “Christian Chastity”. Our treasure, which follows, is from the books of Dialogues by Saint Gregory the Great, pope. Twins often share the same …

On Sunday of the Fifth Week in Ordinary Time our Church invites us to read and reflect on a passage from the beginning of the first letter of the apostle Paul to the Galatians (1:1-12) entitled “Paul’s preaching of the Gospel”. Our treasure, which follows, is from an explanation of Paul’s letter to the Galatians by Saint Augustine, bishop. Saint Au…

On Friday of the Fourth Week in Ordinary Time our Church invites us to read and reflect on a passage from the second letter to the Thessalonians (2:1-17) entitled “The day of the Lord”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a homily by a spiritual writer of the fourth century. Saint Paul arrived in Greece for the first time around 50 A.D. In making …

Today, February 6th, as our Church celebrates the Memorial of Paul Miki and Companions, Martyrs, our Church invites us to first read and reflect on a passage from the first letter of Peter (2:1-17), entitled “We are built as living stones”. Our treasure, which follows is from av account of the martyrdom of Saint Paul Miki and his companions, by a c…

Today, February 5, as our Church celebrates the Memorial of Agatha, Virgin and Martyr, we are invited to read and reflect on a passage from the first letter of the apostle Paul to the Corinthians (7: 25-40), entitled “Christian chastity”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a homily on Saint Agatha by Saint Methodius of Sicily, bishop. St. Agatha …

On Tuesday of the Fourth Week in Ordinary Time our Church invites us to read and reflect on a passage from the letter to the Thessalonians (4: 1-18) entitled “The holy life and the hope of the resurrection”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a treatise Against Heresies by Saint Irenaeus, bishop. Saint Irenaeus was a late second century Greek bis…

Today, February 3rd, as our church celebrates the optional Memorial of Blaise, bishop and martyr, we are invited to reflect on a passage from the second letter of the apostle Paul of the Corinthians (4:7 – – 5:8) entitled “The power of Christ is made manifest in our suffering”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a sermon by Saint Augustine, bisho…

Today, February 2nd, as our church celebrates the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord, our Church invites us to read reflect on a passage from the book of Exodus (13: 1-3a, 11-16), entitled “The consecration of the first-born”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a sermon by Saint Sophronius, bishop. Born in Damascus, Syria, around the year 560,…

Today, January 31, as our Church celebrates the Memorial of Saint John Bosco, priest, we are first invited to reflect on a passage from the letter of the apostle Paul to the Colossians (3;1-17), entitled “Your life is hidden with Christ in God”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a letter by Saint John Bosco, priest. Saint John Bosco’s theory of …

On Thursday of the Third Week in Ordinary Time our Church invites us to read and reflect on a passage from the beginning of the book of Deuteronomy (30: 1-20) entitled “The promise of forgiveness after the exile”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a sermon by John the Serene, bishop. Saint John IV called the Peacemaker, or the Serene is known in…

On Wednesday of the Third Week in Ordinary Time our Church invites us to read and reflect on a passage from the beginning of the book of Deuteronomy (29:1-5, 9-28) entitled “A curse is called down upon the transgressors of the covenant”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a sermon on the Song of Songs by Saint Bernard, abbot. Saint Bernard was bo…

Today, January 28th, as our Church celebrates the Memorial of Thomas Aquinas, Priest and Doctor, we are invited to reflect on a passage from the book of Sirach (39: 4-10), entitled “The wisdom of a man who is learned in the Scriptures”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a sermon on the Song of Songs by Saint Thomas Aquinas. Saint Thomas was born…

Today, January 27th, as our Church celebrates the optional Memorial of Saint Angela Merici, Virgin, we are first invited to reflect on a passage from the letter of the apostle Paul to the Corinthians (4: 1-24), entitled “Christian Chastity”. Our treasure, which follows, is from the Spiritual Testament by Saint Angela Merici, virgin. Saint Angela Me…

On Sunday of the Third Week in Ordinary Time our Church invites us to read and reflect on a passage from the beginning of the book of Deuteronomy (18:1-22) entitled “Levitical priests. True and False prophets”. Our treasure, which follows, is from the constitution on the sacred Liturgy of the Second Vatican Council. The “Constitution on the Sacred …

Today, January 25th, as our church celebrates the Feast of the Conversion of Paul, Apostle, our Church invites us to read reflect on a passage from Saint Paul’s letter to the Galatians (1:11-24), entitled “The Father has revealed his Sonto me that I might proclaim his Gospel”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a homily by Saint John Chrysostom, …

Today, January 24th, as our Church celebrates the Memorial of Francis de Sales, Bishop and Doctor, we are invited to reflect on a passage from the book of Sirach (39: 1-10), entitled “The wisdom of a man who is learned in the Scriptures”. Our treasure, which follows, is from The Introduction to the Devout Life by Saint Francis de Sales, bishop. Sai…

Today, January 22, as our church celebrates the optional Memorial of Vincent, Deacon and Martyr we are invited to read reflect on a scripture passage from the second letter of the Apostle Paul to the Corinthians (4:7---5:8) entitled “The power of Christ is made manifest in suffering”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a sermon by Saint Augustine…

On Wednesday of the Second Week in Ordinary Time our Church invites us to read and reflect on a passage from the book of Deuteronomy (7:6-14; 8:1-6) entitled “Israel, the chosen people”. Our treasure, which follows, is from the dogmatic constitution on the Church of the Second Vatican Council. Lumen gentium, the Dogmatic Constitution on the Church,…

Today, January 21, as our Church celebrates the Memorial of Agnes, Virgin and Martyr, we are invited to read and reflect on a passage from the first letter of the apostle Paul to the Corinthians (7: 25-40), entitled “Christian chastity”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a treatise On Virgins by Saint Ambrose, bishop. St. Agnes of Rome was born …

Today, January 20, as our church celebrates the optional Memorial of Fabian, Pope and Martyr, we are encouraged to read and reflect on a passage from the second letter of the apostle Paul to the Corinthians (4:7—5:8), entitled “The power of Christ is made manifest in our sufferings”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a letter about the death of …

On the Second Sunday in Ordinary Time our Church invites us to read and reflect on a passage from the beginning of the book of Deuteronomy (1:1, 6-18) entitled “The last words of Moses in Moab”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a letter to the Ephesians by Saint Ignatius of Antioch, bishop and martyr. Saint Ignatius was a successor of Saint Pet…

On Saturday of the First Week in Ordinary Time our Church invites us first to read and reflect on a passage from the book of Sirach (44:1-2, 16a---45:5), entitled, “Praise of the fathers: from Enoch to Moses”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a letter to the Corinthians by Saint Clement I, pope. Saint Clement of Rome was the third successor of …

Today, January 17, as our Church celebrates the Memorial of Saint Anthony, abbot, we are first invited to read and reflect on a passage from the first letter of the apostle Paul to the Philippians (3:7---4:1, 4-9) entitled “Rejoice in the Lord always”. Our treasure, which follows, is from the Life of Saint Anthony by Saint Athanasius, bishop. St. A…

On Thursday of the First Week in Ordinary Time our Church invites us first to read and reflect on a passage from the book of Sirach (42:15---43:12), entitled “All creation gives praise to God”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a Discourse Against Pagans by Saint Athanasius, bishop. Saint Athanasius was born at Alexandria in 295. He accompanied …

On Wednesday of the First Week in Ordinary Time our Church invites us first to read and reflect on a passage from the book of Sirach (24:1-22), entitled.” Wisdom in creation and in the history of Israel”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a treatise Against Heresies by Saint Irenaeus, bishop. Saint Irenaeus was a late second century Greek bishop…

On Tuesday of the First Week in Ordinary Time our Church invites us first to read and reflect on a passage from the book of Sirach (11:12-28), entitled “Put your trust in God alone.” Our treasure, which follows, is from the Detailed Rules for Monks by Saint Basil the Great, bishop. Saint Basil the Great was a fourth century Church Father and a Doct…

Today, January 13, as our Church celebrates the Memorial of Hilary, Bishop and Doctor, we are invited to read and reflect on a passage from the book of Wisdom (7: 7-16, 22-30), entitled “The joy of the just united to God”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a sermon On the Trinity by Saint Hilary, bishop. Saint Hilary was a fourth century bishop …

Today, Sunday, as our Church celebrates the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord, we are invited to first read and reflect on a passage from the book of the prophet Isaiah (42:1-9; 49:1-9) entitled “The gentle servant of the Lord is a light to the nations”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a sermon by Saint Gregory of Nazianzus, bishop. Saint Grego…

On Saturday in the week after Epiphany to the Baptism of the Lord, our Church invites us to first read and reflect on a passage from the book of the prophet Isaiah (66:10-14, 18-23) entitled “Salvation for all people”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a sermon by Faustus of Riez, bishop. Saint Faustus was born in Britian between 400 and 410. In…

On Friday in the week after Epiphany to the Baptism of the Lord, our Church invites us to first read and reflect on a passage from the book of the prophet Isaiah (63:13-25) entitled “A new heaven and a new earth”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a sermon by Saint Maximus of Turin, bishop. Saint Maximus was a fifth century bishop of Turin, a ci…

On Thursday in the week after Epiphany to the Baptism of the Lord, our Church invites us to first read and reflect on a passage from the book of the prophet Isaiah (63:19b---64:11) entitled “God’s people plead for his coming”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a commentary on John by Saint Cyril of Alexander, bishop. Saint Cyril was born in 370 …

On Wednesday in the week after Epiphany to the Baptism of the Lord, our Church invites us to first read and reflect on a passage from the book of the prophet Isaiah (63: 7-19) entitled “The mercy of the Lord is remembered by prophet forsaken”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a sermon by Saint Peter Proclus of Constantinople, bishop. Saint Proc…