We ask God for the grace to bring his divine mercy into the world. Scripture “Then Mary said, ‘Here am I, the servant of the Lord; let it be with me according to your word.’” Luke 1:38 Reflection painting of The AnnunciationIn all of his visitations throughout the world, Pope Francis always takes time to […]
In the Morning Lord, it is a new day. You give this day to me as a gift. Empower me to use this day by giving it away to other people—to those who are struggling with pain, to those who are lonely, to those who think that you have forsaken them. And, Lord, let me […]
Il-Knisja f’Malta llum tingħaqad mal-Knisja Universali u tfakkar il-Passjoni u l-Mewt ta’ Sidna Ġesu Kristu. Bi tħejjija għal dan il-jum, il-knejjes żarmaw l-artal maġġuri u minflok intrama l-artal tar-repożizzjoni magħruf bħala s-sepulkru, fejn is-Sagrament ikun espost għall-qima tan-nies. Bħal-lum ma ssirx quddiesa u l-funzjonijiet fil-knejjes jikkonċentraw madwar is-salib imqaddes, bil-qniepen tal-knejjes jibqgħu siekta sal-quddiesa tal-Qawmien, […]
On this holy day, let us reflect on who God is calling us to become. Scripture “Pilate asked him, ‘So you are a king?’ Jesus answered, ‘You say that I am a king. For this I was born, and for this I came into the world, to testify to the truth. Everyone who belongs to […]
Through Baptism, we are committed to living a life of service. Scripture “Jesus, knowing that the Father had given all things into his hands, and that he had come from God and was going to God, got up from the table, took off his outer robe, and tied a towel around himself. Then he poured […]
Wednesday of Holy Week In the midpoint of Holy Week, let us pray that our hearts remain open to God’s love and mercy. Scripture “Let the oppressed see it and be glad; you who seek God, let your hearts revive. For the LORD hears the needy, and does not despise his own that are in […]
During Holy Week, let us set aside our agendas and follow Jesus. Scripture “Simon Peter said to him, ‘Lord, where are you going?’ Jesus answered, ‘Where I am going, you cannot follow me now; but you will follow afterward.’” John 13:36 Reflection Peter wanted to be a hero. He followed Jesus over a period of […]
St. Joseph: Man of the House by Friar Jeremy Harrington, OFM Life did not go according to Joseph’s plans. He was ready for marriage and family. Then the unexpected and unbelievable happened: Mary was pregnant. He was confused and deeply hurt. But above all, he wanted to protect her, to keep her from harm because […]