Thursday, December 5, 2024 Is 26:1-6; Mt 7:21, 24-27 Today’s Gospel highlights the importance of actionable faith. The words of Jesus help us realize that he abhors paying lip service but commends actions that exemplify our faith. Here it must be noted that while we are saved by God’s abundant grace, we also complement God’s […]
Wednesday, December 4, 2024 Is 25:6-10; Mt 15:29-37 Today’s Gospel highlights Jesus’ compassion for those who follow him. Scholars believe that the people healed by Jesus are possibly Gentiles. And the same people are fed in the second part of today’s Gospel. The compassion of Jesus embraces the Gentiles who would be part of the
Tuesday, December 3, 2024 Feast of St. Francis Xavier Is 11:1-10; Lk 10:21-24 Today we celebrate the feast of St. Francis Xavier, the Jesuit missionary to India. St. Xavier’s missionary accomplishments were so significant for the spread of Christianity in our country. Known as one of the greatest missionaries in Christian history, St. Francis Xavier
