On Thursday of the Twenty-Second Week in Ordinary Time our Church invites us to reflect on a passage from the book of the prophet Jerimiah (29: 1-14) entitled “Jerimiah’s letter to Israel’s exiles”. Our treasure, which follows, is from the beginning of a sermon on the beatitudes by Saint Leo the Great, pope. Saint Leo became pope in the year 440. S…

On Wednesday of the Twenty-Second Week in Ordinary Time our Church invites us to reflect on a passage from the book of the prophet Jerimiah (26: 1-15) entitled “In the face of death, Jeremiah foretells the destruction of the temple”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a commentary on John by Origen, priest. Origen of Alexandria was a second centu…

Today, September 3, as our Church celebrates the Memorial of Gregory the Great, Pope and Doctor, we are invited to 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 homily on Ezekiel by Saint Gregory the Great, pope. Saint Gregory was born…

On Monday of the Twenty-Second Week in Ordinary Time our Church invites us to reflect on a passage from the book of the prophet Jerimiah (19: 1-5, 10—20:6) entitled “A symbolic action: the broken flask”. Our treasure, which follows, is from the Imitation of Christ. The Imitation of Christ, a deeply spiritual book by Thomas à Kempis which speaks oft…

On the Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time our Church invites us to reflect on a passage from the book of the prophet Jerimiah (11: 18-20; 12: 1-13) entitled “A prophet speaks from the heart”. 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 restle…

On Saturday of the Twenty-First Week in Ordinary Time our Church invites us to reflect on a passage from the book of the prophet Jerimiah (7: 1-20) entitled “A prophecy about the empty trust that is placed in the temple”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a homily on Matthew by Saint John Chrysostom, bishop. Saint John Chrysostom was an importan…

On Friday of the Twenty-First Week in Ordinary Time our Church invites us to reflect on a passage from the book of the prophet Jerimiah (4: 5-8, 13-28) entitled “The destroying enemy from the North”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a commentary on Joel by Saint Jerome, priest. Saint Jerome was born at Stridon in Dalmatia around the year 340. H…

Today, August 29, as our Church celebrates the Memorial of the Beheading of John the Baptist, Martyr, we are invited to 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 homily by Saint Bede the Ve…

Today, August 28, as our Church celebrates the Memorial of Augustine, Bishop and Doctor, we are invited to 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 the Confessions of Saint Augustine, Bishop. Saint Augustine was born at Tagaste in A…

Today, August 27, as our Church celebrates the Memorial of Monica, we are invited to reflect on a passage from the first letter of the apostle Peter (3: 1-6, 8-17), entitled “Praise Christ in your hearts”. Our treasure, which follows, is from the Confessions of Saint Augustine, Bishop. Saint Augustine was a late fourth century, theologian and philo…

On Monday of the Twenty-First Week in Ordinary Time our Church invites us to reflect on a passage from the book of the prophet Zephaniah (3: 8-20) entitled “Redemption is promised to Israel’s poor”. Our treasure, which follows, is from an exposition on John by Saint Thomas Aquinas, priest. Saint Thomas Aquinas was an Italian Dominican friar and pri…

Today, August 25, as our local Church celebrates the Solemnity of Louis, the patron saint of our Archdiocese, we are invited to reflect on a passage from the letter of the apostle Paul, to the Colossians (3:1–17), entitled “Your life is hidden with Christ in God”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a spiritual testament to his son by St. Louis. S…

Today, August 24, as our Church celebrates the Feast of Bartholomew, Apostle, we are invited to reflect on a passage from the first letter of the apostle Paul to the Corinthians (4:1–16), entitled “Let us imitate the Apostle just as he imitates Christ”. Our treasure, which follows, is from homily on the first letter to the Corinthians by St. John C…

On Friday of the Twentieth Week in Ordinary Time our Church invites us to reflect on a passage from the book of the prophet Isaiah (30:1-18) entitled “The futility of entering into pacts with foreign peoples”. Our treasure, which follows, is from the Explanations of the Psalms by Saint Ambrose, bishop. Saint Ambrose was a fourth century, theologian…

Today, August 22, as our Church celebrates the Memorial of the Queenship of Mary we are invited to reflect on a passage from the letter of the apostle Paul to the Galatians (3:22 – – 4:7), entitled “Through faith we are the sons and heirs of God”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a homily by Saint Amadeus of Lausanne, Bishop. Pope Pius XII esta…

On Wednesday of the Twentieth Week in Ordinary Time our Church invites us to reflect on a passage from the book of the prophet Isaiah (9:7---10:4) entitled “God’s wrath against Israel”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a sermon by Saint Augustine, bishop. Saint Augustine was a late fourth century, theologian and philosopher, and Bishop of Hippo…

Today, August 20, as our Church celebrates the Memorial of Bernard, Abbot and Doctor, we are invited to reflect on a passage from the book of Sirach (39:1-10), entitled “The wisdom of the man learned in Scriptures”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a sermon by Saint Bernard, abbot. Saint Bernard was born in 1090 near Dijon in France. After a re…

Today, August 19, as our Church celebrates the Memorial of John Eudes, Priest, we are invited to reflect on a passage from Saint Paul’s letter to the Philippians (3:7---4:1, 4-9), entitled “Rejoice in the Lord always”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a treatise on the admirable Heart of Jesus, by Saint John Eudes, priest. St. John Eudes was bo…

On the Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time our church invites us to reflect on a passage from the book of the prophet Isiah (6: 1-13) entitled “The call of the prophet Isiah”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a homily on Matthew by Saint John Chrysostom, bishop. The book of Isaiah is filled with sobering accounts of Israel's sin and rebellion and…

On Saturday of the Nineteenth Week in Ordinary Time our church invites us to reflect on a passage from the book of the prophet Micah (7: 7-20) entitled “The city of God awaits salvation through the forgiveness of sins”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a sermon on Baptism by Saint Pacian, bishop. Micah is the sixth of twelve Old Testament books…

Today, August 16, as our church celebrates the Memorial of Stephen of Hungary, we are invited to reflect on passage taken from the Common of Men and is from a letter of the apostle Paul to the Colossians (3:1–17), entitled “Your life is hidden with Christ in God”. Our treasure, which follows, is from the admonitions to his son by Saint Stephen. Sai…

Today, August 15, as our church celebrates the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary we are invited to reflect on a passage from the letter of the apostle Paul to the Ephesians (1:16–2:10) entitled “In Christ Jesus God has given us a seat in the heavenly places”. Our treasure, which follows, is from the apostolic constitution Munif…

Today, August 14, as our church celebrates the Memorial of Saint Maximillian Kolbe, priest and martyr, we are invited to reflect on a passage from the second letter of the apostle Paul of the Corinthians (4:7 – – 5:8) entitled “The power of Christ is made manifest in our suffering”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a sermon by Saint Augustine, …

On Wednesday of the Nineteenth Week in Ordinary Time our church invites us to reflect on a passage from the book of the prophet Micah (4: 1-7) entitled “The nations go up to the mountain of the Lord”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a discourse on the psalms by Saint Augustine, bishop. Micah is the sixth of twelve Old Testament books. Most of …

On Tuesday of the Nineteenth Week in Ordinary Time our church invites us to reflect on a passage from the book of the prophet Micah (3: 1-12) entitled “Jerusalem will be destroyed because of its leader’s sins”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a treatise On the Incarnation of the Lord by Theodoret of Cyr, bishop. Micah is the sixth of twelve Ol…

On Monday of the Nineteenth Week in Ordinary Time our church invites us to continue reflecting on a passages from the book of the prophet Hosea (14: 2-10) entitled “The call to repentance and the promise of healing”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a treatise On the Incarnation of the Lord by Theodoret of Cyr, bishop. Book of Hosea, the first …

On the Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time our church invites us to reflect on a passage from the book of the prophet Hosea (11: 1-11) entitled “God is always merciful”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a dialogue On Divine Providence by Saint Catherine of Siena, virgin. Book of Hosea, the first of 12 Old Testament books that bear the names of t…

Today, August 10, as our church celebrates the Feast of Lawrence, Deacon and Martyr we are invited to reflect on a scripture passage from the Acts of the Apostles (6: 1-6; 8: 1b, 4-8) entitled “The seven deacons are chosen by the apostles”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a sermon by Saint Augustine, bishop. Saint Lawrence was a deacon of the …

On Friday of the Eighteenth Week in Ordinary Time our church invites us to reflect on a passage from the book of the prophet Hosea (2: 4a, 10: 25) entitled “The punishment and future restoration of the Lord’s bride”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a Spiritual Canticle by Saint John of the Cross, priest. John of the Cross (1542-1591) was one o…

Today, August 8, as our church celebrates the Memorial of Dominic, Priest, our treasure is from various writings on the history of the Order of Preachers. St. Dominic was born in Calaruega in Spain around the year 1170. He studied theology at Palencia and was made canon of the church of Osma. He worked effectively against the Albigensian heresy thr…

On Wednesday of the Eighteenth Week in Ordinary Time our church invites us to reflect on a passage from the book of the prophet Amos (9: 1-15) entitled “The salvation of the just”. Our treasure, which follows, is from the beginning of a letter attributed to Barnabas. The Book of Amos is the third of the Twelve Minor Prophets in the Old Testament. A…

Today, as our Church celebrates the Feast of the Transfiguration, we are invited to reflect on a passage from the second letter of the apostle Paul to the Corinthians (3:7 – 4:6), entitled “Christ is the splendor of the new covenant“. Our treasure, which follows, is from a sermon on the transfiguration of the Lord by Anastasius of Sinai, bishop. Th…

On Monday of the Eighteenth Week in Ordinary Time our church invites us to reflect on a passage from the book of the prophet Amos (2:4-16) entitled “The Lord’s judgement on Judah and Israel”. Our treasure, which follows, is from the beginning of a letter attributed to Barnabas. The Book of Amos is the third of the Twelve Minor Prophets in the Old T…

On the Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time our church invites us to reflect on a passage from the beginning of the book of the prophet Amos (1:1---2:3) entitled “The Lord’s judgement on the nations”. Our treasure, which follows, is from the beginning of a letter attributed to Barnabas. The Book of Amos is the third of the Twelve Minor Prophets in th…

On Saturday of the Seventeenth Week in Ordinary Time our church invites us to reflect on a passage from the second letter of the apostle Paul to the Corinthians (12: 14---13:13) entitled “Paul will soon visit the Corinthians for their correction”. Our treasure, which follows, is from the beginning of a letter to Polycarp by Saint Ignatius of Antioc…

On Friday of the Seventeenth Week in Ordinary Time our church invites us to reflect on a passage from the second letter of the apostle Paul to the Corinthians (11:30---12:13) entitled “Paul boasts of his weaknesses”. Our treasure, which follows, is from the beginning of a letter to Polycarp by Saint Ignatius of Antioch, bishop and martyr. The Secon…

On Thursday of the Seventeenth Week in Ordinary Time our church invites us to reflect on a passage from the second letter of the apostle Paul to the Corinthians (11:7-29) entitled “Against false prophets”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a catechetical instruction by Saint Cyril of Jerusalem, bishop. The Second Letter to the Corinthians is the…

On Wednesday of the Seventeenth Week in Ordinary Time our church invites us to reflect on a passage from the second letter of the apostle Paul to the Corinthians (10:1---11:6) entitled “Paul’s defense”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a catechetical instruction by Saint Cyril of Jerusalem, bishop. The Second Letter to the Corinthians is the mo…

On Tuesday of the Seventeenth Week in Ordinary Time our church invites us to reflect on a passage from the second letter of the apostle Paul to the Corinthians (9:1-15) entitled “The spiritual fruits of this collection”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a sermon on charity by Saint Basil the Great, bishop. The Second Letter to the Corinthians i…

On Monday of the Seventeenth Week in Ordinary Time our church invites us to reflect on a passage from the second letter of the apostle Paul to the Corinthians (8:1-24) entitled “Paul requests a collection for the relief of Jerusalem”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a sermon by Saint Caesarius of Arles, bishop. The Second Letter to the Corinth…

On the Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time our church invites us to reflect on a passage from the second letter of the apostle Paul to the Corinthians (7: 2-16) entitled “Paul is encouraged by the repentance of the Corinthians”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a homily on the second letter to the Corinthians by Saint John Chrysostom, bishop. T…

On the Saturday of the Sixteenth Week in Ordinary Time our church invites us to reflect on a passage from the second letter of the apostle Paul to the Corinthians (6:1---7:1) entitled “Paul’s sufferings and his exhortation to holiness”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a homily on the second letter to the Corinthians by Saint John Chrysostom, b…

On Friday of the Sixteenth Week in Ordinary Time our church invites us to reflect on a passage from the second letter of the apostle Paul to the Corinthians (5: 1-21) entitled “The hope for a heavenly dwelling. The ministry of reconciliation”. Our treasure, which follows. is from the Confessions of Saint Augustine, bishop. The Second Letter to the …

Today, July 25, as our church celebrates the Feast of James, Apostle, our treasure is from a homily on Matthew by Saint John Chrysostom, bishop. Saint James, son of Zebedee and brother of St. John the apostle, was born at Bethsaida. He was present at most of the miracles performed by Christ and was put to death by Herod around the year 42. He is es…

On Wednesday of the Sixteenth Week in Ordinary Time our church invites us to reflect on a passage from the second letter of the apostle Paul to the Corinthians (3: 7----4: 4) entitled “The glory of the ministry of the new covenant”. Our treasure, which follows. is from the Imitation of Christ by Thomas a Kempis The Second Letter to the Corinthians …

On Monday of the Sixteenth Week in Ordinary Time our church invites us to reflect on a passage from the second letter of the apostle Paul to the Corinthians (1:15—2:11) entitled “Why Paul decided to change plans for his journey”. Our treasure, which follows. is from the beginning of a letter to the Magnesians by Saint Ignatius of Antioch, bishop an…

On the Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time our church invites us to reflect on a passage from the beginning of the second letter of the apostle Paul to the Corinthians (1:1–14) entitled “Thanksgiving in the midst of tribulations”. Our treasure, which follows. is from the beginning of a letter to the Magnesians by Saint Ignatius of Antioch, bishop and…

On Saturday of the Fifteenth Week in Ordinary Time, our church invites us to reflect on a passage from the second book of Kings (2: 1-15) entitled “The assumption of Elijah”. Our treasure, which follows, is from the treatise On the Mysteries by Saint Ambrose, bishop. The two Books of Kings are regarded by many as the last part of a work commonly kn…

On Friday of the Fifteenth Week in Ordinary Time, our church invites us to reflect on a passage from the second book of Chronicles (20:1–9, 13–24), entitled “The wondrous story relating the help God offered to Jehoshaphat”. Our treasure, which follows, is from the treaties On the Mysteries by Saint Ambrose, Bishop. Second Chronicles covers the time…