In an ideal world we would have clarity before we make decisions. But we do not live in an ideal world. Still we have to make minor and major decisions daily. To do...
There are many mysteries in life that remain such. There are many questions that continue to plaque us. There are many concerns that frustrate us. What is the common thread in all these?...
"Desire is often talked about as something we ought to overcome. Still, being is desiring: our bodies, our minds, our hearts, and our souls are full of desires. Some are unruly, turbulent, and...
HOMILY FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER YEAR B Reading 1: Background. In Jerusalem, Saul was known as the one who concurred and sanctioned the death of Stephen the first martyr. It was also known...
“With the love of a father, God tells us: ‘My son, treat yourself well... Do not deprive yourself of a happy day’ (Sir 14:11.14). He wants us to be positive, grateful and uncomplicated:...
Reflections on the Scriptures Fifth Sunday of Easter Gospel B
By spiritaflame 9:52 AM Reading ReflectionsFIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER GOSPEL B Jesus said: "I am the true vine, and my Father is the vine grower. He takes away every branch in me that does not bear fruit, and...
“I appeal to you by the mercy of God. This appeal is made by Paul, or rather, it is made by God through Paul, because of God’s desire to be loved rather than...
"Christian joy is usually accompanied by a sense of humor. We see this clearly, for example, in St. Thomas More, St. Vincent de Paul and St. Philip Neri. Ill humor is no sign...
Thought of the Day April 19, 2018 Joy in the midst of suffering
By spiritaflame 9:35 AM Thought of the Day“Hard times may come, when the cross casts its shadow, yet nothing can destroy the supernatural joy that ‘adapts and changes, but always endures, even as a flicker of light born of our...
Homily Fourth Sunday of Easter Year B Reading 1: The context of the reading. Peter and John after their Pentecostal experience of being filled with the Holy Spirit, were on the way to...
“Far from being timid, morose, acerbic or melancholy, or putting on a dreary face, the saints are joyful and full of good humor Though completely realistic, they radiate a positive and hopeful spirit....
Reflections on Scripture Fourth Sunday of Easter Gospel B Good Shepherd
By spiritaflame 9:41 AM Reading ReflectionsFourth Sunday of Easter Gospel B Jesus said: “I am the good shepherd. · The prophet Ezekiel prepared the way for Jesus’ teaching. Because of the unfaithfulness of the leaders, God said: “I...
“Do not be afraid of holiness. It will take away none of your energy, vitality or joy. On the contrary, you will become what the Father had in mind when he created you,...
“Christian cannot think of his or her mission on earth without seeing it as a path of holiness, for ‘this is the will of God, your sanctification’” (1 Thess 4:4) (Pope Francis) Do...
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“When Cardinal François-Xavier Nguyên van Thuân was imprisoned, he refused to waste time waiting for the day he would be set free. Instead, he chose ‘to live the present moment, filling it to...
“We are all called to be holy by living our lives with love and by bearing witness in everything we do, wherever we find ourselves. Are you called to the consecrated life? Be...
Homily for Third Sunday of Easter Year B First Reading: This is Peter’s second homily after the outpouring of the Holy Spirit on Pentecost. What has taken place prior to these words is...
“Holiness is the most attractive face of the Church.” (Pope Francis) One of the four marks of the Church, founded by Jesus is holiness. The Church is not a physical building but the...
Reflection on Scripture Third Sunday of Easter Gospel B
By spiritaflame 10:21 AM Reading ReflectionsThird Sunday of Easter: Gospel Reflections Year B Then the two recounted what had taken place on the way and how he was made known to them in the breaking of the bread. ...
Thought of the Day April 10, 2018 Return to your first love
By spiritaflame 10:13 AM Thought of the Day“I hold this against you, though: you have turned aside from your early love. Keep firmly in mind the heights from which you have fallen. Repent, and return to your former.” These words...
“He took the nature of a servant without stain of sin, enlarging our humanity without diminishing his divinity. He emptied himself; though invisible he made himself visible, though Creator and Lord of all...
Thought of the Day April 6, 2018 Faith in the Risen Christ
By spiritaflame 9:57 AM Thought of the Day“The faith of Christians,” says St. Augustine, “is the resurrection of Christ. It is no great thing to believe that Jesus died; even the pagans believe this, everyone believes it. The truly great...
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“The resurrection of Jesus was a hidden event. Jesus didn’t rise from the grave to baffle his opponents, to make a victory statement, or to prove to those who crucified him that he...
Homily for Second Sunday of Easter Year B First Reading: Initial conversion is a beautiful time in one’s life. Initial conversion manifests a special fervor in one’s relationship with God. Here we have...
"O Death, where is your sting? O Hell, where is your victory? Christ is risen, and you are overthrown. Christ is risen, and the demons are fallen. Christ is risen, and the angels...
Second Sunday of Easter Gospel: Year B John 20:19-31 On the evening of that first day of the week, when the doors were locked, where the disciples were, for fear of the Jews,...
“The Cross had asked the questions; the Resurrection had answered them...The Cross had asked: ‘Why does God permit evil and sin to nail Justice to a tree?"’ The Resurrection answered: ‘That sin, having...
“The Gospel of Easter is very clear: we need to go back there, to see Jesus risen, and to become witnesses of his Resurrection. This is not to go back in time; it...
