Feast of Matthias, Apostle Wednesday, May 14, 2025 Acts 1:15-17, 20-26; Jn 15:9-17 Today we celebrate the feast of Matthias, Apostle, who was chosen to replace Judas the betrayer. Scholars feel that apart from the mention of Matthias’ election in the book of Acts, not much is known about him. We know nothing for certain […]
Our Lady of Fatima Tuesday, May 13, 2025 Is 61:9-11; Lk 11:27-28 Today we celebrate the feast of Our Lady of Fatima. What does it mean to celebrate the feast in today’s context? As one hears of the escalating tensions and full-scale wars between countries like Russia and Ukraine, Israel and Palestine, and India and
Monday, May 12, 2025 Acts 11:1-18; Jn 10:1-10 Following the celebration yesterday, today’s Gospel continues its reflection on Jesus, the Good Shepherd. Jesus’ skillful use of shepherding, a familiar sight in ancient Israel, must have certainly reminded his listeners of the Old Testament passages like Psalm 23 and Ezekiel 34. Here, the image of Jesus
