Saturday, August 10, 2024 Feast of St. Lawrence, Deacon and Martyr 2 Cor 9:6-10; Jn 12:24-26 Today, we celebrate the feast of St. Lawrence, the symbol of Christian service and charity. St. Lawrence was one of the seven deacons who were entrusted with the care of the poor and needy. However, he asserted the difference […]
Thursday, August 8, 2024 Jer 31:31-34; Mt 16:13-23 Today’s Gospel invites us to reflect on our Christ experience. Jesus asks a very important question about his identity. Apparently, it is a question seeking information about himself. However, the truth is that Jesus does not want mere information but an experiential confession. The names of John
Wednesday, August 7, 2024 Jer 31:1-7; Mt 15:21-28 Today’s Gospel offers an example of perseverance in prayer. There are at least three factors that play against the Canaanite woman’s request to heal her daughter. 1. Her Background: As a Canaanite woman, she was a gentile. There was a traditional hostility between the Jews and the Gentiles.
