On Thursday the Thirtieth Week in Ordinary Time our Church invites us to first read and reflect on a passage from the book of Wisdom (7:15-30) entitled “Wisdom is the image of God”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a discourse Against the Arians by Saint Athanasius, bishop. Saint Athanasius was born at Alexandria in 295. He accompanied Alexande…

On Wednesday the Thirtieth Week in Ordinary Time our Church invites us to first read and reflect on a passage from the beginning of the book of Wisdom (6:1-25) entitled “Wisdom should be cherished”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a letter to the Corinthians by Saint Clement, pope. Clement of Rome was the third successor of Saint Peter, reigni…

On Tuesday the Thirtieth Week in Ordinary Time our Church invites us to first read and reflect on a passage from the beginning of the book of Wisdom (3:1-19) entitled “The just will possess the kingdom”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a letter to the Corinthians by Saint Clement, pope. Clement of Rome was the third successor of Saint Peter, r…

Today, October 28, as our Church celebrates the Feast of Simon and Jude, Apostles, we are invited to reflect on a passage from the letter of the apostle Paul to the Corinthians (4:1-16), entitled “Let us imitate the Apostle just as he imitates Christ”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a commentary on the gospel of John by Saint Cyril of Alexand…

On the Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time our Church invites us to first read and reflect on a passage from the beginning of the book of Wisdom (1:1-15) entitled “In praise of God’s wisdom”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a letter to the Corinthians by Saint Clement, pope. Clement of Rome was the third successor of Saint Peter, reigning as pop…

On Saturday of the Twenty-Ninth Week in Ordinary Time our Church invites us to first read and reflect on a passage from the book of the prophet Baruch (3:9-15, 24---4:4) entitled “The salvation of Israel is founded on wisdom”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a sermon by Saint Peter Chrysologus, bishop. Saint Peter Chrysologus was a fourth cent…

On Friday of the Twenty-Ninth Week in Ordinary Time our Church invites us to first read and reflect on a passage from the book of the prophet Baruch (1:14---2:5; 3:1-8) entitled “The prayer and confession of sin of a penitent people”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a letter to Proba by Saint Augustine, bishop. Saint Augustine was born at Taga…

On Thursday of the Twenty-Ninth Week in Ordinary Time our Church invites us to first read and reflect on a passage from the book of the Esther (5:1-5; 7:1-10) entitled “The king and Haman dine with Ester. Haman is hung”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a letter to Proba by Saint Augustine, bishop. Saint Augustine was born at Tagaste in Africa …

On Wednesday of the Twenty-Ninth Week in Ordinary Time our Church invites us to first read and reflect on a passage from the book of the Esther (14:1-19) entitled “The prayer of Queen Ester”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a letter to Proba by Saint Augustine, bishop. Saint Augustine was born at Tagaste in Africa in 354. He was unsettled and …

Today, October 22 , as our Church celebrates the Memorial of John Paul II, pope, we are encouraged to read and reflect on a passage of the apostle Paul to Titus (1:7-11:2:1-8), entitled “The teaching of the Apostle on the qualities and duties of bishops”. Our treasure, which follows, is an apostolic letter “At the beginning of the new millennium” b…

On Monday of the Twenty-Ninth Week in Ordinary Time our Church invites us to first read and reflect on a passage from the book of the Esther (3:1-15) entitled “The Jewish people surrounded by dangers”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a letter to Proba by Saint Augustine, bishop. Saint Augustine was born at Tagaste in Africa in 354. He was unse…

On the Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time our Church invites us to first read and reflect on a passage from the beginning of the book of the Esther entitled “The rejection of Vashti and the choosing of Esther”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a letter to Proba by Saint Augustine, bishop. Saint Augustine was born at Tagaste in Africa in 354. …

Today, October 19, as our Church celebrates the Memorial of Issac Jogues and John De Drebeuf, Priests and Martyrs, 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 the spiritual diaries by Saint…

Today, October 18, as our church celebrates the Feast of Luke, Evangelist, Apostle, our Church invites us to read reflect on a passage from the Acts of the Apostles (9:27-31; 11:19-26), entitled “The Church was filled with the consolation of the Holy Spirit”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a homily on the gospels by Saint Gregory the Great, p…

Today, October 17, as our church celebrates the Memorial of Ignatius of Antioch, Bishop 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 to the Romans…

Today, October 16, as our Church celebrates the Memorial of Margaret Mary Alacoque, 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 a letter by Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque, virgin. Saint Margaret Mary was bo…

Today, October 15, as our Church celebrates the Memorial of Teresa of Avila, Virgin and Doctor, we are invited to first 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 work by Saint Teresa of Avila, virgin. Saint Teresa was born at Avila…

On Monday of the Twenty-Eight Week in Ordinary Time our Church invites us to first read and reflect on a passage from the beginning of the book of the prophet Haggai (2:11-24) entitled “Future blessings. A promise to Zerubbabel”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a treatise against Fabianus by Saint Fulgentius of Ruspe, bishop. Saint Fulgentius …

On the Twenty-Eight Sunday in Ordinary Time our Church invites us to first read and reflect on a passage from the beginning of the book of the prophet Haggai (1: 1—2:10) entitled “Exhortation to rebuild the temple and its future glory”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a commentary on Haggai by Cyril of Alexander, bishop. Saint Cyril was born i…

On Saturday of the Twenty-seventh Week in Ordinary Time our Church invites us to first read and reflect on a passage from the beginning of the letter of the apostle Paul to Timothy (5:11-21) entitled “The final exhortation”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a homily on the Gospels by Saint Gregory the Great, pope. Saint Gregory the Great was bo…

Today, October 11 , as our Church celebrates the Memorial of John XXIII, pope, we are encouraged to read and reflect on a passage of the apostle Paul to Titus (1:7-11:2:1-8), entitled “The teaching of the Apostle on the qualities and duties of bishops”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a sermon by Saint Leo the Great, pope. Saint Pope John XXII…

On Thursday of the Twenty-seventh Week in Ordinary Time our Church invites us to first read and reflect on a passage from the beginning of the letter of the apostle Paul to Timothy (5:3-25) entitled “Concerning widows and elders”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a letter to the Philadelphians by Saint Ignatius of Antioch, bishop and martyr. Sa…

On Wednesday of the Twenty-seventh Week in Ordinary Time our Church invites us to first read and reflect on a passage from the beginning of the letter of the apostle Paul to Timothy (4:1—5:2) entitled “Concerning teachers of error; concerning respect for older people”. Our treasure, which follows, is from the beginning of the letter to the Trallian…

On Tuesday of the Twenty-seventh Week in Ordinary Time our Church invites us to first read and reflect on a passage from the beginning of the letter of the apostle Paul to Timothy (3:1-16) entitled “Concerning the ministers of the Church”. Our treasure, which follows, is from the beginning of the letter to the Trallians by Saint Ignatius of Antioch…

Today, October 7, as our Church celebrates the Memorial of Our Lady of the Rosary 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 sermon by Saint Bernard, abbot. This commemorative feast…

On the Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time our Church invites us to first reflect on a passage from the beginning of the letter of the apostle Paul to Timothy (1: 1-20) entitled “The mission of Timothy, Paul, a preacher of the Gospel”. Our treasure, which follows, is from the Pastoral Guide by Saint Gregory the Great, pope. Saint Gregory was bor…

Today, October 4 , as our Church celebrates the Memorial of Sister Faustina Kowalska, we are first invited to reflect on a passage from the 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 a homily on the Gospels by Saint Gregory the Great, pope. Saint Maria …

Today, October 4, as our Church celebrates the Memorial of Francis of Assisi, we are invited to reflect on a passage from the 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 a letter written to all the faithful by Saint Francis of Assisi. Saint Francis was b…

On Thursday of the Twenty-Sixth Week in Ordinary Time our Church invites us to first reflect on a passage from the letter of the apostle Paul to the Philippians (3: 1-16) entitled “The example of Paul”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a letter to the Philippians by Saint Polycarp, bishop and martyr. Saint Polycarp, the bishop of Smyrna, and a …

Today, October 2, as our Church celebrates the Memorial of The Holy Guardian Angels, we are first invited to reflect on a passage from the first letter of the apostle Paul to the Philippians (2: 12-30), entitled “Work out your salvation”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a sermon by Saint Bernard, abbot. Guardian Angels are spiritual beings ass…

Today, October 1, as our Church celebrates the Memorial of Theresa of the Child Jesus, we are first invited to 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 the autobiography of Saint Theresa of the Child Jesus, virgin. Saint Teresa w…

On Monday of the Twenty-Sixth Week in Ordinary Time our Church invites us to first reflect on a passage from the letter of the apostle Paul to the Philippians (1: 12-26) entitled “I long to be with Christ”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a letter to the Philippians by Saint Polycarp, bishop and martyr. Saint Polycarp, the bishop of Smyrna, an…

On the Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time our Church invites us to first reflect on a passage from the beginning of the letter of the apostle Paul to the Philippians (1: 1-11) entitled “Greeting and thanksgiving”. Our treasure, which follows, is from the beginning of the letter to the Philippians by Saint Polycarp, bishop and martyr. Saint Polyca…

On Saturday of the Twenty-Fifth Week in Ordinary Time our Church invites us to first reflect on a passage from the book of the prophet Ezekiel (47: 1-12) entitled “The vision of the water flowing from the temple”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a discourse on the psalms by Saint Hilary, bishop. Saint Hilary was a fourth century bishop of Poit…

Today, September 27, as our Church celebrates the Memorial of Saint Vincent de Paul, we are first invited to reflect on a passage from the first letter of the apostle Paul to the Corinthians (12: 31—13: 13) entitled “The primacy of charity”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a writing by Saint Vincent de Paul, priest. St. Vincent de Paul was bor…

On Thursday of the Twenty-Fifth Week in Ordinary Time our Church invites us to first reflect on a passage from the book of the prophet Ezekiel (37: 15-28) entitled “The union between Israel and Judah is foreshadowed”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a sermon On Pastors by Saint Augustine, bishop. Saint Augustine was born at Tagaste in Africa i…

On Wednesday of the Twenty-Fifth Week in Ordinary Time our Church invites us to first reflect on a passage from the book of the prophet Ezekiel (37: 1-14) entitled “The vision of the resurrection of God’s people”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a sermon On Pastors by Saint Augustine, bishop. Saint Augustine was born at Tagaste in Africa in 35…

On Tuesday of the Twenty-Fifth Week in Ordinary Time our Church invites us to reflect on a passage from the book of the prophet Ezekiel (36: 16-36) entitled “God’s people will be restored in body, heart, and spirit”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a sermon On Pastors by Saint Augustine, bishop. Saint Augustine was born at Tagaste in Africa in…

Today, September 23, as our Church celebrates the Memorial of Saint Pius of Pietrelcina (Padre Pio), we are first invited to reflect on a passage from the first letter of Peter the apostle (5: 1-11) entitled “The duties of pastors and laity”. Our treasure, which follows, is from the degree on the ministry and life of priests of the Second Vatican C…

On the Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time our Church invites us to reflect on a passage from the book of the prophet Ezekiel (24: 15-27) entitled “The prophet’s life is a sign for the people”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a sermon On Pastors by Saint Augustine, bishop. Saint Augustine was born at Tagaste in Africa in 354. He was unsettled…

Today, September 21, as our church celebrates the Feast of Matthew, Apostle, our Church invites us to reflect on a passage from Saint Paul’s letter to the Ephesians (4: 1-16), entitled “The different graces in the one body”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a homily by Saint Bede the Venerable, priest. Born in Capernaum, Saint Matthew was worki…

Today, September 20, as our Church celebrates the Memorial of the Saints Andrew Kim Tae-gon and Paul Chong Ha-sang and companions, we are invited to reflect on a passage of Saint Paul’s letter to the Romans (8: 18-39), entitled “Nothing is able to separate us from the love of God which comes to us through Jesus Christ”. Our treasure, which follows,…

On Thursday of the Twenty-Fourth Week in Ordinary Time our Church invites us to reflect on a passage from the beginning of book of the prophet Ezekiel (12: 1-16) entitled “The exile is symbolically foreshadowed”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a sermon On Pastors by Saint Augustine, bishop. Saint Augustine was born at Tagaste in Africa in 354…

On Wednesday of the Twenty-Fourth Week in Ordinary Time our Church invites us to reflect on a passage from the beginning of book of the prophet Ezekiel (10: 18-22; 14-25) entitled “God’s presence is withdrawn from the condemned city”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a sermon On Pastors by Saint Augustine, bishop. Saint Augustine was born at Ta…

On Tuesday of the Twenty-Fourth Week in Ordinary Time our Church invites us to reflect on a passage from the beginning of book of the prophet Ezekiel (2: 8---3: 11, 17-32) entitled “The call of Ezekiel”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a sermon On Pastors by Saint Augustine, bishop. Saint Augustine was born at Tagaste in Africa in 354. He was …

Today, September 16th , as our Church celebrates the Memorial of Cornelius, Pope and Martyr, and Cyprian, Bishop and Martyr, we are invited to reflect on a passage of Saint Paul’s letter to the Romans (8: 18-39), entitled “Nothing is able to separate us from the love of God which comes to us through Jesus Christ”. Our treasure, which follows, is fr…

Today, September 14, as our Church celebrates the feast of The Triumph of the Cross we are invited to reflect on a passage from the letter of the apostle Paul to the Galatians (2:19—3:7, 13-14: 6:14-16), entitled “The glory of the cross”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a discourse by Saint Andrew of Crete, bishop. Through sacrifice and suffer…

Today, September13, as our Church celebrates the Memorial of John Chrysostom, Bishop 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 a homily by Saint John Chrysostom, bishop. St. John Chrysostom was born at Antioc…

Today, September 12, as our Church celebrates The Most Holy Name of Mary we are 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 sermon by Saint Sophronius, bishop. The Holy Name of the Blessed Virgin…