Tomorrow, August 9, we will celebrate the memorial of Saint Lawrence, deacon and martyr. Saint Lawrence was one of the seven deacons serving Saint Pope Sixtus II. After, the death of Saint Pope Sixtus II, Lawrence was martyred probably under the persecution of Emperor Valerian. A well-known legend has persisted from the earliest times. As […]
Today, August 9, 2021, we celebrate the memorial of Saint Teresa Benedicta of the Cross, virgin, and martyr. Santa Teresa Benedicta of the Cross was a brilliant philosopher who stopped believing in God when she was 14. Twelve years later after reading the autobiography of Teresa of Avila, she began a spiritual journey that led […]
Gospel Reading (Lk 19:11-28) The Good Servants The good servants are capable of producing great and efficient results. They are faithful and responsible stewards of resources. While, on the other hand, the wicked servant is opposite of the good ones. He is untrustworthy and unreliable. As Christians, we are called to be the former and […]
In his reflections before leading the recitation of the Angleus prayer on Sunday, Pope Francis recalls the day’s Gospel reading when Jesus reveals himself as the Bread of Life. He underscores that Jesus alone nourishes our soul and gives unending life when life on earth ends. Addressing pilgrims gathered in Saint Peter’s Square for the […]
“I remember the deeds of the Lord“. – Psalm 77 Viewers: 124