Wednesday, September 27, 2023 Feast of Saint Vincent de Paul 1 Cor 1:26-31; Mt 9:35-38 Today’s gospel that highlights Jesus’ compassion for needy humanity resonates well with the legacy of St. Vincent de Paul and his missional love for the poor. The young Vincent was ambitious. He was driven towards ‘success’ even in his priestly […]
Tuesday, September 26, 2023 Ezr 6:7-8, 12b, 14-20; Lk 8:19-21 Today’s gospel is a lesson on growing as a Christian community thanks to the faith we all share. The passage has gone through occasional misinterpretations in the past. Taking the gesture of Jesus as contempt toward his family, some suggested renouncing family ties in the
Monday, September 25, 2023 Ezr 1:1-6; Lk 8: 16-18 Today’s gospel highlights Christian responsibility through the imagery of light. In Matthew 5:14, Jesus says, ‘You are the light of the world.’ It is good to note that Jesus does not say ‘you must be the light’ or ‘you have the light.’ The indication is very clear: YOU ARE. It is the property
