As we are preparing to celebrate the Feast of Pentecost, the Feast of the coming of the Holy Spirit upon the Church and its members, I will be citing over the next days...
“Satan fears her not only more than angels and men but in a certain sense more than God himself. This does not mean that the anger, hatred and power of God are not...
"We often confuse unconditional love with unconditional approval. God loves us without conditions but does not approve of every human behavior. God doesn't approve of betrayal, violence, hatred, suspicion, and all other expressions...
In the scriptures, Jesus says that he will give us a gift of peace. What is this peace? It is more than a mere greeting. It is the desire of the Lord to...
Reflections on Scripture Sixth Sunday of Easter Gospel C
By spiritaflame 11:33 AM Reading ReflectionsJesus said to his disciples: “Whoever loves me will keep my word, and my Father will love him, and we will come to him and make our dwelling with him. · There are...
"Words, words, words. Our society is full of words: on billboards, on television screens, in newspapers and books. Words whispered, shouted, and sung. Words that move, dance, and change in size and color....
"I do not try, Lord, to attain Your lofty heights because my understanding is in no way equal to it. But I do desire to understand Your truth a little, that truth that...
“There are two criteria, which will help us to distinguish the true love, from that which is not true. The first criterion is that love is more in deeds than in words. In...
"When we are spiritually free, we do not have to worry about what to say or do in unexpected, difficult circumstances. When we are not concerned about what others think of us or...
Reflections on Scripture Fifth Sunday of Easter Gospel C
By spiritaflame 10:47 AM Reading ReflectionsWhen Judas had left them, Jesus said, "Now is the Son of Man glorified, and God is glorified in him. If God is glorified in him, God will also glorify him in himself,...
Lord, it begins with an encounter with you. But how many people had this initial encounter with you to no avail? That is why you invited people not just to encounter you but...
Lord, you show me agape love, which is unconditional, freely given, holding nothing back of yourself. What do I offer you in return? A love that, at most, is a friendship love, which...
"Dying, Jesus said 'yes' to the Father obeying him to death; raising him, the Father said 'yes' to the Son making him Lord." (Fr.. Raniero Cantalamessa) Jesus' "yes" has brought us redemption and...
"Trees that grow tall have deep roots. Great height without great depth is dangerous. The great leaders of this world - like St. Francis, Gandhi, and Martin Luther King, Jr., - were all...
By spiritaflame 11:53 AM Reading Reflections
Jesus said: "My sheep hear my voice; I know them, and they follow me. Sheep become accustom to the voice of the shepherd and respond to his call. They don’t respond to the...
Lord, many of the people in your day continually demanded signs from you to prove who you were. The many signs and wonders you performed to reflect the Father's love and plan never...
"I want eternity. I was born for greater things." (St Stanislaus Kostka) What an attitude! Sometimes we can forget our destiny and purpose in life. Sometimes we get caught up in the mundane...
"Our most painful suffering often comes from those who love us and those we love. The relationships between husband and wife, parents and children, brothers and sisters, teachers and students, pastors and parishioners...
Like the Apostles before the Jewish religious leaders after the resurrection, Lord, I pray for the grace to boldly witness my faith in you through the Holy Spirit. Like them, let me obey...
Internally, as Triune God there is a mutual, eternal self-giving between the three persons, which we call love. That self-giving manifested itself also externally in many ways. Creation is a reflection of this, especially...
Internally, as Triune God there is a mutual, eternal self-giving between the three persons, which we call love. That self-giving manifested itself also externally in many ways. Creation is a reflection of this, especially...
Internally, as Triune God there is a mutual, eternal self-giving between the three persons, which we call love. That self-giving manifested itself also externally in many ways. Creation is a reflection of this, especially...
At that time, Jesus revealed himself again to his disciples at the Sea of Tiberias. This is another name for the Sea of Galilee. This would be the third recorded Easter appearance of...
"If you truly want to help the soul of your neighbor, you should approach God first with all your heart. Ask him simply to fill you with charity, the greatest of all virtues;...
Today, the Solemnity of the Annunciation, Pope Francis called for the renewal of our "yes" to the Lord. Mary said "yes" to God's invitation to become the Mother of God. Jesus said "yes"...
