Click here for daily readings On this First Friday of the Month, as we contemplate the love of God found in the Sacred Heart, we are drawn into the depths of the Father's boundless love. This Great God, worthy of our unwavering trust, extends an invitation for us to respond to His infinite love.  Jesus

Click here for daily reading In today’s first reading from Acts 15, Peter and James stress the importance of God extending His covenant to the Gentiles. Rather than placing undue burden on the Gentiles by imposing on them the obligations of the Mosaic covenant to them, He calls all to a greater standard of following

Click here for daily readings ** This reflection was reposted from Diocesan Archives. ** This day has always been one of the most special dates on my calendar. As a young adult, I made an effort to foster a close relationship with Mary and Joseph, and today we get to celebrate them both (since it’s

Click here for daily readings “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you… Do not let your hearts be troubled or afraid.” Jesus gives us the peace that only He can give: a peace that can remain steadfast through every difficulty and confusion and apparent setback; a peace that can anchor our

Click here for daily readings Today is the feast day of St. Catherine of Siena, Doctor of the Church. Throughout her life, St. Catherine was a prolific writer. She composed many prayers, including the following to the Holy Spirit: Holy Spirit, come into my heart; draw it to Thee by Thy power, O my God,

Click here for daily readings The beauty of this Easter season is that the Word became flesh, died for our sins, conquered death, and gives us access to the Father. Each of these remarkable events point to the fact that our faith is real, tangible, even corporeal. Though we all have a personal relationship with

Click here for daily readings **This reflection has been reposted from Diocesan Archives.** In today’s Gospel reading, Jesus is sharing with his disciples that if they know Him, then they know the Father. Philip goes on to say, “Master, show us the Father, and that will be enough for us.” I’m glad that Philip said

Click here for daily readings Last fall I began working at a Christian facility with a homey, country feel to it. The basic structures were all built in a log cabin style and the grounds were truly an oasis. One of their favorite lines is “It’s the best place to do nothing.” But as the

Click here for daily readings It’s great to see some results for the work you put in.  For example, if you are trying to get to a healthier weight, it’s quite rewarding to know that your efforts to improve diet and increase exercise are working. If you’re trying to make a certain grade in school