On Thursday in the week after Epiphany to the Baptism of the Lord, our Church invites us to first read and reflect on a passage from the book of the prophet Isaiah (63:19b---64:11) entitled “God’s people plead for his coming”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a commentary on John by Saint Cyril of Alexander, bishop. Saint Cyril was born in 370 …

On Wednesday in the week after Epiphany to the Baptism of the Lord, our Church invites us to first read and reflect on a passage from the book of the prophet Isaiah (63: 7-19) entitled “The mercy of the Lord is remembered by prophet forsaken”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a sermon by Saint Peter Proclus of Constantinople, bishop. Saint Proc…

On Tuesday in the week after Epiphany to the Baptism of the Lord, our Church invites us to first read and reflect on a passage from the book of the prophet Isaiah (62: 1-12) entitled “The approach of redemption”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a sermon on the Epiphany attributed Hippolytus, priest. Saint Hippolytus is one of the most importan…

Today, Monday in the week after Epiphany to the Baptism of the Lord, we are invited to first read and reflect on a passage from the book of the prophet Isaiah (61: 1-11) entitled “The Spirit of the Lord is upon his servant”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a sermon by Saint Peter Chrysologus, bishop. Saint Peter Chrysologus was a fourth centur…

Today, Sunday, as our Church celebrates the Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord, we are invited to first read and reflect on a passage from the book of the prophet Isaiah (60: 1-22) entitled “The revelation of God’s glory over Jerusalem”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a sermon by Saint Leo the Great, pope. The Epiphany of the Lord is a Chr…

Today, January 4 , as our Church celebrates the Memorial of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton, we are first invited to reflect on a passage from the letter of the apostle Paul to the Ephesians (4: 1-24), entitled “Grace has been given to each one for the building up of the body of Christ”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a homily on the Gospels by Sai…

Today, January 3, as our Church celebrates The Most holy Name of Jesus we are invited to reflect on a passage from the letter of the apostle Paul to the Colossians (3: 5-16), entitled “The new life of man”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a treatise on John by Saint Augustine, bishop. Reverence for the Holy Name of our Lord, Jesus Christ, aros…

Today, January 2, as our Church celebrates the Memorial of Bazil the Great and Gregory Nazianzen, Bishops and Doctors, we are invited to first read and reflect on a passage from the book of Wisdom (7: 7-16, 22-30), entitled “The joy of the just united to God”. Our treasure is from a sermon by Saint Gregory Nazianzen, bishop. Basil was born of a Chr…

Today, January 1, during the Octave of Christmas, when our Church celebrates the Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God, we are invited to first read and reflect on a passage from the first letter of the apostle Paul to the Hebrews (2: 9-17) entitled “Christ is like his brothers in every way”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a letter by Sai…

Today, December 31, as our Church celebrates the Seventh Day in the Octave of Christmas, we are invited to first read and reflect on a passage from the beginning of the letter of the apostle Paul to the Colossians (2: 4-15) entitled “Our faith in Christ”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a sermon by Saint Leo the Great, pope. Saint Leo became p…

Today, December 30, as our Church celebrates the Sixth Day in the Octave of Christmas, we are invited to first read and reflect on a passage from the letter of the apostle Paul to the Colossians (1: 15—2:3) entitled “Christ, the head of the Church; Paul the servant of the Church”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a treatise On the Refutation of…

Today, on the Sunday during the Octave of Christmas (the eight days beginning with Christmas Day and ending on New Year’s Day, January 1), when our Church celebrates the Feast of the Holy Family, we are invited to first read and reflect on a passage from the first letter of the apostle Paul to the Ephesians (5: 21---6: 4) entitled “ Christian life …

Today, December 28, as our church celebrates the Feast of the Holy Innocents, we are invited to first read and reflect on a passage from the book of Exodus (1: 8-16,22), entitled “Slaughter of the Hebrew children in Egypt”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a sermon by Saint Quodvultdeus, bishop. The Feast of the Holy Innocents, also known as Ch…

Today, December 27, as our church celebrates the Feast of John, Apostle and Evangelist, our Church invites us to read and reflect on a passage from the first letter of the apostle John (1: 1-2:3), entitled “Word of life and light of God”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a tractates on the first letter of John by Saint Augustine, bishop. St. Jo…

Today, December 26, as our church celebrates the Feast of Stephen First Martyr, during the Octave of Christmas, we are encouraged to read and reflect on a passage from the Acts of the Apostles (6: 8---7, 2a, 44-59), entitled “The martyrdom of Stephen”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a sermon by Saint Fulgentius of Ruspe, bishop. Stephen is tr…

Today, Christmas Day, as our Church celebrates The Nativity of the Lord we are invited to first read and reflect on a passage from the book of the prophet Isaiah (11: 1-10) entitled “The root of Jesse”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a sermon by Saint Leo the Great, pope. The announcement of the Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord from the …

Today, December 24th , as we celebrate the final day of Advent, our Church invites us to first read and reflect on a passage from the book of the prophet Isaiah (51: 17---52: 2, 7-10) entitled “The good news is brought to Jerusalem ”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a sermon by Saint Augustine, bishop. The days at the end of Advent, from Decem…

Today, December 23rd, as we celebrate the final days of Advent our Church invites us to first read and reflect on a passage from the book of the prophet Isaiah (51: 1-11) entitled “The salvation promised to the children of Abraham”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a treatise against the heresy of Noetus by Hippolytus. The days at the end of Ad…

Today, December 22nd , as we celebrate the final days of Advent our Church invites us to first read and reflect on a passage from the book of the prophet Isaiah (49: 14---50: 1) entitled “The restoration of Zion”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a commentary on Luke by Venerable Bede, priest. The days at the end of Advent, from December 17 to …

Today, December 21th, as we celebrate the final days of Advent our Church invites us to first read and reflect on a passage from the book of the prophet Isaiah (48: 12-21; 49: 9b-13) entitled “The new Exodus”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a commentary on Luke by Saint Ambrose, bishop. The days at the end of Advent, from December 17 to Chris…

Today, December 20th, as we celebrate the final days of Advent our Church invites us to first read and reflect on a passage from the book of the prophet Isaiah (48: 1-11) entitled “God alone is Lord of the future”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a homily In Praise of the Virgin Mother by Saint Bernard, abbot. The days at the end of Advent, fr…

Today, December 19th, as we celebrate the final days of Advent our Church invites us to first read and reflect on a passage from the book of the prophet Isaiah (47: 1, 3b-15) entitled “Lament for Babylon”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a treatise Against Heresies by Saint Irenaeus, bishop. The days at the end of Advent, from December 17 to C…

Today, December 18th, as we celebrate the final days of Advent, our Church invites us to first read and reflect on a passage from the book of the prophet Isaiah (46: 1-13) entitled “The Lord opposes the idols of Babylon”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a letter to Diognetus. The days at the end of Advent, from December 17 to Christmas, are de…

Today, December 17th, as we celebrate the final days of Advent, our Church invites us to first read and reflect on a passage from the book of the prophet Isaiah (45: 1-13) entitled “The salvation of Israel through Cyrus”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a sermon by Saint Leo the Great, pope. The days at the end of Advent, from December 17 to C…

On Monday of the Third Week of Advent our Church invites us to first read and reflect on a passage from the book of the prophet Isaiah (30: 18-26) entitled “The promise of future happiness”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a discourse On the Contemplation of God by William of Saint Thierry, abbot. William of Saint Thierry was a theologian and …

Today, December 20th, as we celebrate the final days of Advent our Church invites us to first read and reflect on a passage from the book of the prophet Isaiah (48: 1-11) entitled “God alone is Lord of the future”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a homily In Praise of the Virgin Mother by Saint Bernard, abbot. Saint Bernard was born in 1090 ne…

On the Third Sunday of Advent our Church invites us to first read and reflect on a passage from the book of the prophet Isaiah (29: 13-24) entitled “The judgement of the Lord is announced”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a sermon by Saint Augustine, bishop. Saint Augustine was born at Tagaste in Africa in 354. He was unsettled and restlessly …

Today, December 14, as our Church celebrates the Memorial of John of the Cross, Priest and Doctor, we are invited to first reflect on a passage from the book of Sirach (39: 4-10), entitled “The wisdom of a man who is learned in the Scriptures”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a spiritual Canticle by Saint John of the Cross, priest. Saint John …

Today, December 13, as our Church celebrates the Memorial of Lucy, Virgin and Martyr, we are invited to read and reflect on a passage from the first letter of the apostle Paul, to the Corinthians (7: 25-40), entitled “Christian chastity”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a sermon On the Dress of Virgins by Saint Cyprian, bishop and martyr. Sain…

Today, December 12, as our Church celebrates the Memorial of Our Lady of Guadalupe we are invited to reflect on a passage from the first book of Chronicles (17: 1-15), entitled “A prophecy concerning David’s son”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a sermon by Saint Sophronius, bishop. Saint Sophronius was a courageous leader of the Jerusalem Chu…

On Wednesday of the Second Week of Advent our Church invites us to first read and reflect on a passage from the book of the prophet Isaiah (25: 6—26: 6) entitled “The banquet of God. The song of the redeemed.”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a discourse on the psalms by Saint Augustine, bishop. Saint Augustine was born at Tagaste in Africa in…

On Tuesday of the Second Week of Advent our Church invites us to first read and reflect on a passage from the book of the prophet Isaiah (24: 19—25: 5) entitled “The kingdom of God. Thanksgiving”. Our treasure, which follows, is from the dogmatic constitution on the Church of the Second Vatican Council. Lumen gentium, the Dogmatic Constitution on t…

Today, December 8, as our church celebrates the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception we are first invited to read and reflect on a passage from the letter of the apostle Paul to the Romans (5: 12-21) entitled “Where sin abounds, there is an abundance of grace.” Our treasure, which follows, is from a sermon by Saint Ambrose, bishop. The Immaculate…

On the Second Sunday of Advent our Church invites us to first read and reflect on a passage from the book of the prophet Isaiah (22: 8b-23) entitled “Against the pride of Jerusalem and Shebna”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a commentary on Isaiah by Eusebeus of Caesarea, bishop. Eusebius of Caesarea (c. 260–c. 340) is known as the “father of…

Today, December 7, as our Church celebrates the Memorial of Ambrose, Bishop and Doctor, we are invited to read and reflect on a passage from the book of Wisdom (7: 7-16, 22-30), entitled “The joy of the just united to God”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a letter by Saint Ambrose, bishop. Ambrose was born of a Roman family at Trier about the …

On Friday of the First Week of Advent our Church invites us to first read and reflect on a passage from the book of the prophet Isaia( 19: 16-25) entitled “The future conversion of Egypt and Assyria”. Our treasure, which follows, is from the Proslogian by Saint Anselm, bishop. Saint Anselm was born in 1033 or 1034 at Aoste in what is now north-west…

On Thursday of the First Week of Advent our Church invites us to first read and reflect on a passage from the book of the prophet Isaiah (16: 1-5; 17: 4-8) entitled “Zion, refuge of the Moabites. The conversion of Ephraim”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a commentary on the Diatessaron by Saint Ephrem, deacon. Saint Ephrem, also known as Ephr…

On Wednesday of the First Week of Advent our Church invites us to first read and reflect on a passage from the book of the prophet Isaiah (5: 1-7) entitled “Against the vineyard of the Lord”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a sermon by Saint Bernard, abbot. Saint Bernard was born in 1090 near Dijon in France. After a religious upbringing, he j…

Today, December 3, as our Church celebrates the Memorial of Saint Francis Xavier, priest, we are first invited to reflect on a passage from the first letter of the apostle Paul to Tomothy (5: 17-22: 6: 10-14) entitled “The good fight of priests and men of God”. Our treasure, which follows, is from the letters to Saint Ignatius by Saint Francis Xavi…

On Monday of the First Week of Advent our Church invites us to first read and reflect on a passage from the book of the prophet Isaiah (1: 21-27: 2: 1-5) entitled “The judgement and deliverance of Zion. The gathering of the nations”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a pastoral letter by Saint Charles Borromeo, bishop. St. Charles Borromeo was b…

On the First Sunday of Advent our Church invites us to first read and reflect on a passage from the book of the prophet Isaiah (1: 1-18) entitled “The reproof of the people”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a catechetical instruction by Saint Cyril of Jerusalem, bishop. Cyril of Jerusalem was a theologian of the Early Church. About the end of …

Today, November 30, as our church celebrates the Feast of Andrew, Apostle, our Church invites us to read reflect on a passage from the first letter of the apostle Paul to the Corinthians (1: 18---2: 5), entitled “The apostles proclaim the message of the cross”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a homily on the Gospel of John by Saint John Chryso…

On Friday of the Thirty-Fourth Week in Ordinary Time our Church invites us to first read and reflect on a passage from the second letter of the apostle Peter (3: 1-18) entitled “A reflection on the coming of the Lord”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a sermon on man’s immortality by Saint Cyprian, bishop. Saint Cyprian is important in the deve…

On Thursday of the Thirty-Fourth Week in Ordinary Time our Church invites us to first read and reflect on a passage from the second letter of the apostle Peter (2: 9-22) entitled “The condemnation of the wicked”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a homily on Matthew by Saint John Chrysostom, bishop. Saint John Chrysostom was an important, fourth…

On Wednesday of the Thirty-Fourth Week in Ordinary Time our Church invites us to first read and reflect on a passage from the second letter of the apostle Peter (2: 1-9) entitled “False teachers”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a homily attributed to Saint Macarius, bishop. Saint Macarius was born in Lower Egypt. A late tradition places his b…

On Tuesday of the Thirty-Fourth Week in Ordinary Time our Church invites us to first read and reflect on a passage from the second letter of the apostle Peter (1: 12-21) entitled “The witness of the apostles and the prophets”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a treatise on John by Saint Augustine, bishop. Saint Augustine was born at Tagaste in …

On Monday of the Thirty-Fourth Week in Ordinary Time our Church invites us to first read and reflect on a passage from beginning of the second letter of the apostle Peter (1: 1-11) entitled “An exhortation concerning the way of salvation”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a sermon by Saint Leo the Great, pope. Saint Leo became pope in the year …

On the Thirty-fourth or last Sunday in Ordinary Time as our Church celebrates the Solemnity of Christ the King we are invited to first read and reflect on a passage from the book of Revelation (1: 4b-6, 10, 12-18; 2--: 26, 28: 3: 5b, 12, 20-21) entitled “A vision of the Son of Man in his majesty”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a notebook On …

Today, November 23, as our church celebrates the Memorial of Clement of Rome, Pope and Martyr, we are encouraged to read and reflect on a passage from the second letter of the apostle Paul to the Corinthians (4:7—5:8), entitled “The power of Christ is made manifest in our sufferings”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a letter to the Corinthians…

On Friday of the Thirty-third Week in Ordinary Time our Church invites us to first read and reflect on a passage from the book of the prophet Zechariah (12: 9-12a; 13:01-9) entitled “Salvation in Jerusalem”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a treatise On the Kingdom of Jesus by Saint John Eudes, priest. St. John Eudes was born in the diocese of…