On the Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, our church invites us to reflect on a passage from the second book of Samuel (12: 1-25) entitled “The repentance of David“. Our treasure is from a sermon by Saint Augustine, bishop. The books of Samuel describe the rise and development of kingship in Israel. Samuel is a pivotal figure. He bridges the gap b…

On Saturday of the Thirteenth Week in Ordinary time, our church invites us to reflect on a passage from the second book of Samuel (11: 1-17, 26-27) entitled “The sin of David”. Our treasure is from a catechetical instruction by Saint Cyril of Jerusalem, bishop. The books of Samuel describe the rise and development of kingship in Israel. Samuel is a…

On Friday of the Thirteenth Week in Ordinary time, our church invites us to reflect on a passage from the second book of Samuel (7: 1-25) entitled “The messianic prophecy of Nathan”. Our treasure is from a book on the Predestination of Saints by Saint Augustine, bishop. The books of Samuel describe the rise and development of kingship in Israel. Sa…

On Thursday of the Thirteenth Week in Ordinary time, our church invites us to reflect on a passage from the second book of Samuel (6: 1-23) entitled “The ark of the covenant is brought to Jerusalem”. Our treasure is from a sermon by Saint Jerome, priest. The books of Samuel describe the rise and development of kingship in Israel. Samuel is a pivota…

Today, July 3, as our church celebrates the Feast of Thomas, Apostle, our treasure is from a homily on the Gospels by Saint Gregory the Great, pope. Saint Thomas is remembered for his incredulity concerning Christ’s resurrection from the dead. When confronted by the risen Lord, his disbelief gave way to belief and he proclaimed the Easter faith of …

On Tuesday of the Thirteenth Week in Ordinary time, our church invites us to reflect on a passage from the second book of Samuel (2: 1-11; 3: 1-5) entitled “David is anointed in Hebron as king of Judah“. Our treasure is from a sermon by Saint Augustine, bishop. The books of Samuel describe the rise and development of kingship in Israel. Samuel is a…

On Monday of the Thirteenth Week in Ordinary time, our church invites us to reflect on a passage from the books of Samuel (1 Sm. 31: 1-4; 2 Sm. 1:1-16) entitled “The death of Saul“. Our treasure is from a sermon by Saint Augustine, bishop. The books of Samuel describe the rise and development of kingship in Israel. Samuel is a pivotal figure. He br…

On the Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary time, our church invites us to reflect on a passage from the first book of Samuel (28: 3-25) entitled “Saul consults the witch of Endor“. Our treasure is from a homily by Pope Pius VI. The books of Samuel describe the rise and development of kingship in Israel. Samuel is a pivotal figure. He bridges the gap betw…

Today, June 29, as our Church celebrates the Solemnity of Peter and Paul, Apostles, we are invited to reflect on a passage from the letter of the apostle Paul to the Galatians (1:15 – – 2:10), entitled “The discussion between Peter and Paul”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a sermon by Saint Augustine, bishop. The Galatians to whom the letter …

Today, June 28, as our Church celebrates the Memorial of Irenaeus, bishop, martyr, and doctor, our treasure is from the treatise Against Heresies by Saint Irenaeus, bishop. Saint Ireneus was born around the year 130. Educated at Smyrna, he became the disciple of Saint Polycarp, bishop of that city. In the year, 177 he was ordained priest at Lyons i…

On Thursday of the Twelfth Week in Ordinary Time, our church invites us to continue to reflect on passages from the first book of Samuel. Today’s passage (21: 2-10, 22: 1-5) is entitled “The flight of David”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a treatise on Christian Perfection by Saint Gregory of Nyssa, bishop. The books of Samuel describe the r…

On Wednesday of the Twelfth Week in Ordinary Time, our church invites us to continue to reflect on passages from the first book of Samuel. Today’s passage (19: 8-10; 20: 1-17) is entitled “The friendship of David and Jonathan”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a treatise on Spiritual Friendship by Blesses Aelred, abbot. The books of Samuel desc…

On Tuesday of the Twelfth Week in Ordinary Time, our church invites us to continue to reflect on passages from the first book of Samuel. Today’s passage (17: 57---18: 9, 20-30) is entitled “Saul jealousy of David”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a treatise on Christian Perfection by Saint Gregory of Nyssa, bishop. The books of Samuel describe…

Today, June 24, as our church celebrates the Solemnity of the Birth of John the Baptist our church invites us to reflect on a passage from the book of the prophet Jeremiah (1: 4–10, 17–19) entitled “The call of the prophet“. Our treasure is from a sermon by Saint Augustine, bishop. Saint John the Baptist was a contemporary of Christ who was known f…

On the 12th Sunday of Ordinary time, our church invites us to reflect on a passage from the first book of Samuel (16:1–13) entitled “David is anointed king“. Our treasure is from a treatise on the Trinity by Faustus Luciferanus, priest. The books of Samuel describe the rise and development of kingship in Israel. Samuel is a pivotal figure. He bridg…

Today, June 22, our church celebrates the Memorial of John Fisher, Bishop and Martyr, and Thomas More, Martyr. Our treasure is from the letter written in prison to his daughter, Margaret, by St. Thomas More. St. John Fisher was born in 1469. After completing his theological studies at Cambridge in England, he was ordained to the priesthood. Appoint…

On Friday of the Eleventh Week in Ordinary Time our Church invites us to continue to reflect on Scripture passages from the book of Judges. Today’s passage (13: 1-25) is entitled “The birth of Samson is foretold”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a treatise on the Lord’s Prayer by Saint Cyprian, bishop and martyr. The Hebrew word translated “Ju…

On Thursday of the Eleventh Week in Ordinary Time our Church invites us to reflect on a Scripture passage from the beginning of the book of Judges (8: 22-23, 30-32; 9: 1-15, 19-20) entitled “The people of God attempt to find a king”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a treatise on the Lord’s Prayer by Saint Cyprian, bishop and martyr. The Hebrew…

On Wednesday of the Eleventh Week in Ordinary Time our Church invites us to reflect on a Scripture passage from the beginning of the book of Judges (6: 33-40; 7: 1-8, 16-22a) entitled “Gideon conquers with a smaller army”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a treatise on the Lord’s Prayer by Saint Cyprian, bishop and martyr. The Hebrew word trans…

On Tuesday of the Eleventh Week in Ordinary Time our Church invites us to reflect on a Scripture passage from the beginning of the book of Judges (6: 1-6, 11-24a) entitled “The call of Gideon”. Our treasure for today, which follows, is from a treatise on the Lord’s Prayer by Saint Cyprian, bishop and martyr. The Hebrew word translated “Judges” in t…

On Monday of the Eleventh Week in Ordinary Time our Church invites us to reflect on a Scripture passage from the beginning of the book of Judges (4: 1-24) entitled “Deborah and Barak”. Our treasure for today, which follows, is from a treatise on the Lord’s Prayer by Saint Cyprian, bishop and martyr. The Hebrew word translated “Judges” in the Englis…

On the Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time our Church invites us to reflect on a Scripture passage from the beginning of the book of Judges (2: 6----3:4) entitled “Israel in the time of judges”. Our treasure for today, which follows, is from a treatise on the Lord’s Prayer by Saint Cyprian, bishop and martyr. The Hebrew word translated “Judges” in the…

On Saturday of the Tenth week in Ordinary Time our Church invites us to reflect on a Scripture passage from the beginning of the book of Joshua (24: 1-7, 13-28), entitled “The renewal of the covenant in the promised land”. Our treasure for today, which follows, is from the Explanations of the Psalms by Saint Ambrose, bishop. The Book of Joshua pres…

On Friday of the Tenth week in Ordinary Time our Church invites us to reflect on a Scripture passage from the beginning of the book of Joshua (10: 1-14; 11: 15-17), entitled “The people of God take possession of their own land”. Our treasure for today, which follows, is from the Explanations of the Psalms by Saint Ambrose, bishop. The Book of Joshu…

On Thursday of the Tenth week in Ordinary Time our Church invites us to reflect on a Scripture passage from the beginning of the book of Joshua (5:13----6:21), entitled “The enemy’s most powerful city is destroyed”. Our treasure for today, which follows, is from a homily on Joshua by Origen, priest. The Book of Joshua presents a narrative of the wa…

On Wednesday of the Tenth week in Ordinary Time our Church invites us to reflect on a Scripture passage from the beginning of the book of Joshua (2:1-17; 4:14-19; 5:10-12), entitled “The people cross the Jordan and celebrate the Passover”. Our treasure for today, which follows, is from a homily on Joshua by Origen, priest. The Book of Joshua presen…

Today, June 11, as our Church celebrates the Memorial of Barnabas, Apostle, our Church invites us to reflect on a Scripture passage from the first letter of the apostle Paul to the Corinthians (4:1-16). Our treasure, which follows, is from a treatise on the Gospel of Saint Matthew by Saint Chromatius. Catholics celebrate the memory of St. Barnabas …

On Monday of the Tenth week in Ordinary Time our Church invites us to reflect on a Scripture passage from the beginning of the book of Joshua (1:1–18), entitled “Joshua, called by God, encourages the tribes to unity”. Our treasure for today, which follows, is from a letter to the Romans by Saint Ignatius of Antioch, bishop and martyr. The Book of J…

Today, as our Church celebrates the dedication of our parish Church, Saint Clement of Rome, in Des Peres, Missouri, we are invited to reflect on a passage from the letter of Peter Paul entitled “We are built of Living Stone” (2:1-17). Our treasure, which follows, is from a homily on Joshua, son of Nun, by Origen, priest. The annual observance of th…

Today, as our Church celebrates the Memorial of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, we are invited to reflect on a passage from the book of the prophet Isaiah entitled “Emmanual, the King of Peace”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a sermon by Saint Lawerence Justinian, bishop. The Immaculate Heart of Mary is a Catholic devotion which refers to the v…

Today, as our Church celebrates the Solemnity of The Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, we are invited to reflect on a passage from the apostle Paul’s letter to the Romans (8:28-39) entitled “The love of God is revealed in Christ”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a work by Saint Bonaventure, bishop. The Most Sacred Heart of Jesus is one of the most w…

On Thursday of the Ninth Week in Ordinary time, our Church invites us to reflect on a Scripture passage from the book of Job (38:1-30) entitled “God confounds Job”. Our treasure for today which follows is from the Moral Reflections on Job by Saint Gregory the Great, pope. The Book of Job addresses theodicy (why God permits evil in the world) throug…

Today, June 1, as our Church celebrates the Memorial of Boniface, Bishop and Martyr, our treasure is from a letter by Saint Boniface. Saint Boniface was born in England about the year 673. He was first professed in the monastic life at Exeter, but in 719 went to Germany to preach the Gospel. He made many converts there and was consecrated bishop, r…

On Tuesday of the Ninth Week in Ordinary time, our Church invites us to reflect on a Scripture passage from the book of Job (31:1-8. 13-23, 35-37) entitled “Job’s appeal to the goodness of his life”. Our treasure for today which follows is from the teachings of Saint Dorotheus, abbot. The Book of Job addresses theodicy (why God permits evil in the …

Today, June 3, as our Church celebrates the Memorial of Charles Lwanga and Companions, Martyrs, our treasure is from the homily at the canonization of the martyrs of Uganda by Pope Paul VI. Owing to religious hatred, many faithful Christians were killed in Uganda by king Mwanga during the year 1885–87. Some of them had enjoyed the good graces of th…

Today, as our Church celebrates the Solemnity of Corpus Christi, The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, we are invited to reflect on a passage from the book of Exodus entitled “They saw God, and the ate and drank”. Our treasure is from a work by St. Thomas, Aquinas, priest. Corpus Christi (Latin for "body of Christ") may refer to: Feast of Corpus …

Today, June 1, as our Church celebrates the Memorial of Justin, Martyr, our treasure is from the Acts of the martyrdom of Saint Justin and his companions. Saint Justin, philosopher and martyr, was born of pagan parents at Flavia Neapolis in Samaria, at the beginning of the second century. Following his conversion to the faith, he wrote many works i…

Today, May 31, as our Church celebrates the Solemnity of the Visitation, we are invited to reflect on a passage from the Song of Songs entitled “The coming of the beloved”. Our treasure is from a homily by Saint Bede the Venerable, priest. The Song of Songs (or Canticle of Canticles) is an exquisite collection of love lyrics, arranged to tell a dra…

On Thursday of the Eighth Week in Ordinary time, our Church invites us to reflect on a Scripture passage from the book of Job (11:1-20) entitled “Zophar explains conventional point of view”. Our treasure for today is from the Moral Reflections on Job by Saint Gregory the Great, pope. The Moral Reflections on Job is a commentary on the Book of Job b…

On Wednesday of the Eighth Week in Ordinary time, our Church invites us to reflect on a Scripture passage from the book of Job (7:1-21) entitled "In despair, Job calls on God". Our treasure for today is from the Confessions of Saint Augustine. The Confessions of Saint Augustine is a spiritual classic and one of the most read books by a saint. In th…

On Tuesday of the Eighth Week in Ordinary time, our Church invites us to reflect on a Scripture passage from the book of Job (2:1-13) entitled Job’s lament. Our treasure for today is from the Confessions of Saint Augustine. The Confessions of Saint Augustine is a spiritual classic and one of the most read books by a saint. In the Confessions, Saint…

Today in the breviary , on Monday of the Eighth Week in Ordinary Time, our church invites us to reflect on a Scripture passage from the book of Job (2: 1-13) entitled “Job in his afflictions is visited by friends”. The Book of Job addresses theodicy (why God permits evil in the world) through the experiences of a protagonist. Job is a wealthy and G…

Today in the breviary , on the Solemnity of Trinity Sunday, our church invites us to reflect on the first letter of the apostle Pasul to the Corinthians (2:1-16) entitled “The great mystery of God’s will”. In his first letter to the Corinthians Paul warns against divisions within the Church and emphasizes the importance of unity among Church member…

Today in the breviary, on Saturday of the Seventh Week in Ordinary Time, our church invites us to reflect on a Scripture passage from the book of Ecclesiastes (11:7-12:14) entitled “Thoughts on old age”. Our treasure, found in the second reading, is from a commentary on Ecclesiastes by Saint Gregory of Agrigentum, bishop. The book of Ecclesiastes c…

Today in the breviary , on Friday of the Seventh Week in Ordinary Time, our church invites us to reflect on a Scripture passage from the book of Ecclesiastes (6:12-7:28) entitled “The consolation of the wise man”. Our treasure, found in the second reading, is from a commentary on Ecclesiastes by Saint Gregory of Agrigentum, bishop. The book of Eccl…

Today in the breviary , on Thursday of the Seventh Week in Ordinary time, our Church invites us to reflect on a Scripture passage from the book of Ecclesiastes (6:12-7:28) entitled "Be not overwise". Our treasure, from the second reading, is from an instruction by Saint Columban, abbot. The Book of Ecclesiastes comprises an extended reflective essa…

On Wednesday of the Seventh Week in Ordinary Time, a reading from a commentary on Ecclesiastes by Saint Jerome, priest. The Hebrew name of this book and of its author, Qoheleth, is actually a title, and it perhaps means “assembler” (of students, listeners) or “collector” (of wisdom sayings). The book’s more common name, Ecclesiastes, is an approxim…

On Tuesday of the Seventh Week in Ordinary Time, a reading from a homily on Ecclesiastes by Saint Gregory of Nyssa, bishop. The Hebrew name of this book and of its author, Qoheleth, is actually a title, and it perhaps means “assembler” (of students, listeners) or “collector” (of wisdom sayings). The book’s more common name, Ecclesiastes, is an appr…

Today, May 20, as our Church celebrates the memorial of Mary, the Mother of the Church, a reading from a sermon by Saint Aelred, abbot. The theological roots of this title (Mary, Mother of the Church) go back to the early Church. The fathers of the church, holy and studious bishops of the first centuries, often spoke of Mary as the new Eve. Just as…

Today, as our Church celebrates the Solemnity of Pentecost, a reading from the treatise Against Heresies by Saint Irenaeus, bishop. The Solemnity of Pentecost is a Christian celebration which takes place on the 50th day (when inclusive counting is used) after Easter Sunday. It commemorates the descent of the Holy Spirit upon Mary, Mother of Jesus a…