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Day 235 – The Good Samaritan

We all know the parable of the Good Samaritan. We all understand its basic message that it is not enough to speak about faith and religion but we must live it. Today, let’s look at it in the context of apologetics. Jesus is asked a direct question, “Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal lif... (www.catholic365.com)

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Blessed John Duns Scotus – A Christmas Theology of Love

My school report was so bad that my eldest brother was commissioned with the task of teaching me to read. But when he could not even manage to teach me how to read the Beano, he resigned his commission and commended me to St Jude of hopeless cases. But even St Jude failed. It seems that in those day... (www.catholic365.com)

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Faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead

Today’s Gospel tells us of an expectant Mary’s journey to visit her cousin, Elizabeth, also expecting a child of her own. This seems quite the joyful meeting between these two, this joy reaching even the child Elizabeth is carrying in her womb. And yet, Elizabeth and Mary have endured and are endu... (www.catholic365.com)

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"Joy to the World" A newspaper article that requires our attention

Christmas is a celebration of Jesus’ Incarnation and this means we have Immanuel or Emmanuel (whichever translation you choose to use) God is with us. Immanuel is translated from the Hebrew whereas Emmanuel is translated from the Greek.... (www.catholic365.com)

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When We Refuse God's Gift Of Hope, We Despair

Father Adam began his homily this morning by looking out at us from the pulpit, smiling and then saying, “How do we define hope?” My mind immediately went to this from the first reading from St. Paul’s letter to the Colossians, “…because of the hope reserved for you in heaven. Of this you have alrea... (www.catholic365.com)

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Leslie Weatherhead, in his book This Is the Victory, writes, “The opposite of joy is not sorrow. It is unbelief.” That assertion is a yellow light that signals a pause for thought. It may at first sound a bit heterodox, but isn’t it true that to believe in someone unreservedly enables you to feel co... (www.catholic365.com)

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Day 234 – Woe to you

Today’s reading: Luke 10:1-24 In today’s reading, Jesus has some not so good news for a few towns in Israel’s northern area.... (www.catholic365.com)

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More Than Waste

Alright friends, I have a mini rant/theological discussion I would like to go on about. As many of you know, I am incredibly passionate about Theology of the Body and everything in between, not only because my faith so beautifully teaches it, but from my own personal journey with it as well.... (www.catholic365.com)

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Unless and until we rest in God, we will never risk for God.

Jesus first tells His disciples, “I will give you rest.” But then He explains His meaning by bidding them, “Take my yoke upon you and learn from me... and you will find rest.” This second sentence qualifies the first in a significant way.... (www.catholic365.com)

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The wounds of just being human

The deep wound can be anything. While we may not be able to see each wound, many people have some form of wounds. Those wounds can cause those people to act in different manners. Some people may leave the Church. Some people may choose to just go through with the regular routine. Others may choose t... (www.catholic365.com)

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Pope Saint Silverius, Victim Of Politics

Silverius is one of the few popes related to another pope. He was the son of Pope Hormisdas, who was married for a time before entering Holy Orders. We do not know the dates of birth or death of this poor, but sainted, man.... (www.catholic365.com)

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Yet even asking for blessings in general is a form of petition, and petition is the only form of prayer in which most people engage, although in actual fact the concept of prayer is far more ample than mere petition; prayer in general includes even interior actions, such as the very theme of this bo... (www.catholic365.com)

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Day 233 – Let the Dead Bury the Dead

Today’s reading: Luke 9:46-62 Today we read one of Jesus’s most enigmatic statements in all the Bible... (www.catholic365.com)

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Mrs. Eula Claymore pushed her glasses up the bridge of her nose and peered at the dessert tray. Is that a lemon bar or pineapple upside-down cake? Her gaze swiveled around the large hall lined with long, white tables.... (www.catholic365.com)

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Self-sufficiency is the enemy of salvation. If you are self-sufficient, you have no need of God. If you have no need of God, you do not seek Him. If you do not seek Him, you will not find Him.

The refrain to today’s Responsorial is from the First Reading, from the Book of the Prophet Isaiah. It’s rare for the Church, in selecting Scriptural texts for Holy Mass, to weave a verse from the First Reading within the proclamation of the Responsorial Psalm.... (www.catholic365.com)

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Jesus Is Our Blessed Hope

“…as we await the blessed hope!” One day These words found in the Eucharistic Prayers, recited by the priest during Mass stood out to me, though I had heard them many times.... (www.catholic365.com)

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Make Me an Instrument of Your Joy

Make me an instrument of your Joy, O Lord... (www.catholic365.com)

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Life would be heavenly if there were no discouragement, but only encouragement. The closest we can come to that state here is to become saturated with the power of the truism stated by Paul, quoting Isaiah (Rom 10:11): “No one who believes in him will be put to shame.”... (www.catholic365.com)

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Day 232 – Luke's Account of the Transfiguration

Today we read Luke’s account of the Transfiguration. Luke provides several additional details that shed further light on the story. The account of the Transfiguration comes just after Jesus recitation of the conditions of discipleship.... (www.catholic365.com)

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I turned thirteen that summer and had my first real job. Well, it felt real, even though I didn’t get paid much. I helped out at the local library, shelving books, cleaning up, and polishing the tables after closing.... (www.catholic365.com)

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