Friday, May 3, 2024 Feast of Sts. Philip and James, Apostles 1 Cor 15:1-8; Jn 14:6-14 As we celebrate the feast of the apostles Sts. Philip and James, we gratefully remember their examples. We come to know St. Philip, at least through six references. It is Philip who responds to Jesus when he says, ‘Follow […]
Thursday, May 2, 2024 Acts 15:7-21; Jn 15:9-11 Today’s Gospel highlights the consistency in Jesus’ argument. 1. Jesus knew what it meant to enjoy a fruitful union with God. Hence, he invites the disciples to a similar union to enjoy the same fruits. Jesus universalizes the benefits of spiritual union with God. 2. There is
Wednesday, May 1, 2024 St. Joseph the Worker! Gn 1:26-2:3; Mt 13:54-58 Today we celebrate the feast of St. Joseph, the Worker. In response to the ‘May Day’ celebrations for workers, Pius XII instituted the feast of St. Joseph, the Worker in 1955. Jesus is referred to as the carpenter’s son (Mt 13:55), because his
