Hear and Observe God’s Word

Day 1427th Saturday in ordinary time, 14 October 2023Feast: St. Callixtus I, Pope and MartyrReading: Joel 3:12-21Gospel: Luke 11:27-28 “He replied, ‘Rather, blessed are those who hear the work of God and observe it’.”(Luke 11:28) We all know Mary, the mother of Jesus. From a common woman, she was chosen to be the mother of the Lord, … Lanjutkan membaca Hear and Observe God’s Word

Invite Everyone to Walk Together

Day 1327th Friday in ordinary time, 13 October 2023Feast: St. Edward the ConfessorReading: Joel 1:13-15; 2:1-2Gospel: Luke 11:15-26 “[...] Every kingdom divided against itself will be laid waste and house will fall against house.”(Luke 11:17) The story of today’s Gospel about Jesus casting out demons shows that Jesus’ miracles are responded to in different ways. Some are amazed, some … Lanjutkan membaca Invite Everyone to Walk Together

Do Not Allow Ourselves to be Robbed of Hope!

Day 1227th Thursday in ordinary time, 12 October 2023Feast: St. WilfridReading: Mal. 3:13-4:2aGospel: Luke 11:5-13 “And I tell you, ask and you will receive; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you.”(Luke 11:9) After teaching His disciples how to pray, Jesus stresses the important elements of prayer and faith: … Lanjutkan membaca Do Not Allow Ourselves to be Robbed of Hope!

Jesus in the Eucharist is the Source and Summit of Mission

Day 1127th Wednesday in ordinary time, 11 October 2023Feast: Pope St. John XXIIIReading: Jonah 4:1-11Gospel: Luke 11:1-4 “[…] Lord, teach us to pray just as John taught his disciples.”(Lukas 11:1) Why is prayer important in our daily lives? Catechism of the Catholic Church - Paragraph #2559 says "Prayer is the raising of one's mind and heart to God … Lanjutkan membaca Jesus in the Eucharist is the Source and Summit of Mission

Jesus is the Living Word

Day 1027th Tuesday in ordinary time, 10 October 2023Feast: St. Daniel et al; St. Paulinus of YorkReading: Jonah 3:1-10Gospel: Luke 10:38-42 “She had a sister named Mary who sat beside the Lord at his feet listening to him speak.”(Luke 10:39) Jesus drops by the house of two sisters, Martha and Mary. Many of us see the … Lanjutkan membaca Jesus is the Living Word

We Are Called to be the Broken Bread

Day 927th Monday in ordinary time, 09 October 2023Feast: Abraham, Father of All Nations; St. Denis, St. John LeonardiReading: Jonah 1:1-17; 2:10Gospel: Luke 10:25-37 “He said in reply, “You shall love the Lord, your God, with all your heart, with all your being, with all your strength and with all your mind, and your neighbor … Lanjutkan membaca We Are Called to be the Broken Bread

The Lord Is Greater Than All Our Problems

Day 827th Sunday in ordinary time, 08 October 2023Feast: Simeon, St. Sergius and BacchusReading: Isa. 5:1-7; Phil. 4:6-9Gospel: Matt. 21:33-43 “Have no anxiety at all, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, make your requests known to God.”(Phil. 4:6) Not every day of our lives is serene and unclouded, without obstacles, challenges, and anxiety. … Lanjutkan membaca The Lord Is Greater Than All Our Problems

Mission Belongs to the Lord

Day 726th Saturday in ordinary time, 07 October 2023Feast: Virgin Mary, our Lady of the RosaryReading: Acts 1:12-14Gospel: Luke 1:26-38 “Mary said: ‘Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord. May it be done to me according to your word.’ Then the angel departed from her”(Luke 1:38) The angel Gabriel, who was sent from God, … Lanjutkan membaca Mission Belongs to the Lord

God Walks Beside the Missionary Disciples

Day 626th Friday in ordinary time, 06 October 2023Feast: St. Bruno, PriestReading: Bar. 1:15-22Gospel: Luke 10:13-16 “Whoever listens to you listens to me. Whoever rejects you rejects me. And whoever rejects me rejects the one who sent me.”(Luke 10:16) Gospel reading today sounds stern as it talks about reproach. It’s said that Jesus reproached some cities … Lanjutkan membaca God Walks Beside the Missionary Disciples

God’s Word Transform and Illumine the Heart

Day 526th Thursday in ordinary time, 05 October 2023Feast: St. Faustina Kowalska, St. Anna Maria GalloReading: Neh. 8:1- 4a,5-6,7b-12Gospel: Luke 10:1-12 “Ezra read clearly from the book of the law of God, interpreting it so that all could understand what was read .”(Nehemia 8:9) After baptism, we legitimately become the followers of Christ in this … Lanjutkan membaca God’s Word Transform and Illumine the Heart