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In today’s first reading from the Letter to the Romans (3:23), St. Paul draws our attention to the universal nature of human vulnerability. He writes: “There is no distinction (between us); all have sinned and are deprived of the glory of God.” Later in the passage, he poses a sobering question: “What occasion then is […]

Saint Teresa of Jesus is the same as St. Thérèse of Lisieux. She was a French Discalced Carmelite nun, venerated in our times as the Little Flower of Jesus.  Before now, I had thought that the saying that “what matters in life is not great deeds, but great love” was original to St. Mother Theresa

St. Paul focuses this Tuesday on the righteousness that derives from faith. Quoting the Prophet Habakkuk (2:4), he built his theology of faith, saying, “The one who is righteous by faith will live.” As one among the chain of theological virtues, faith remains central in our lives and pushes for the accomplishment of charity and

Today, we began reading St. Paul’s Letter to the Romans, regarded in biblical studies as one of his greatest works in the New Testament. This letter’s depth of theology and originality of thought make it a cornerstone of Christian reflection. The closing passages in the letter suggest that Paul completed and mailed it by hand

Today’s liturgy centers on three themes: human fragility and woundedness, God’s love and healing, and then, gratitude or thanksgiving. We shall harmonize these themes and provide key lessons for everyone to reflect upon and take home from this celebration.  Today’s first reading (2 Kings 5:14-17) recounts the healing of Naaman, a man of great stature

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The prophet Joel’s call to fasting and prayer resonates deeply with the Lenten tradition, but its wisdom is timeless. On one level, fasting is a spiritual discipline: humbling the soul, turning inward, and cultivating a posture of dependence on God. On another level, it has surprising echoes in physiological renewal. Even though the authors warn

Today, we move from the Prophet Jonah to the Prophet Malachi. This transition reflects the rhythm of the Church’s liturgical readings, through which we journey across the books and letters of the Bible, completing it within the three-year cycle. In today’s reading from Malachi (3:13-20), we encounter one of the earliest and clearest references to

Yesterday’s celebration of the Memorial of Our Lady of the Rosary momentarily took our attention away from the story of Jonah, which we began reading this last Monday. Jonah finally agreed to carry out the mission God had given him, only to face the very outcome he had been trying to avoid. God showed mercy

The Blessed Virgin Mary is honored with many feast days throughout the liturgical year, and today’s memorial of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary is one of them. The Holy Rosary remains a powerful weapon in our victory over Satan and sin. Throughout Church history, countless testimonies affirm our Blessed Mother’s intercession, especially in times