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…

On Thursday of the Fifteenth Week in Ordinary Time, our church invites us to continue to reflect on passages from the first book of Kings (22: 1-9, 15-23, 29, 34-38). Today's passage is entitled “God’s Plan for the evil king Ahab is revealed”. Our treasure, which follows, is from the treatise On the Mysteries by Saint Ambrose, bishop. The two Books…

On Wednesday of the Fifteenth Week in Ordinary Time, our church invites us to continue to reflect on passages from the first book of Kings (21: 1-21, 27-29) entitled “Elijah, defender of justice for the poor”. 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 …

On Tuesday of the Fifteenth Week in Ordinary Time, our church invites us to continue to reflect on passages from the first book of Kings (19: 1-9a, 11-21) entitled “The Lord reveals himself to 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…

Today, July 15, as our church celebrates the Memorial of Bonaventure, Bishop and Doctor, our treasure is from the Journey of the Mind to God by Saint Bonaventure. Saint Bonaventure was born about the year 1218 at Bagnorea in Tuscany. He studied philosophy and theology at Paris and, having earned the title Master, he taught his fellow members of the…

On the Fifteenth Sunday Week in Ordinary Time, our church invites us to reflect on passages from the first book of Kings (16: 29-----17:16) entitled “The beginning of the prophet Elijah’s mission in the reign of Ahab, king of Israel”. Our treasure, which follows, is from the treatise On the Mysteries by Saint Ambrose, bishop. The two Books of Kings…

On Saturday of the Fourteenth week in Ordinary Time, our church invites us to reflect on passages from the book of Sirach (47:12–25) entitled “The history of the fathers from Solomon to Jeroboam”. Our treasure is from a discourse on the psalms by Saint Augustine, bishop. The Wisdom of Ben Sira derives its title from the author, “Yeshua [Jesus], son…

On Friday of the Fourteenth Week in Ordinary Time, our church invites us to continue to reflect on passages from the first book of Kings (1: 11-35: 2: 10-12) is entitled “David chooses Solomon as his successor”. Our treasure, which follows, is from an a letter to the Corinthians by Saint Clement, pope. The two Books of Kings are regarded by many as…

Today, July 11, as our church celebrates the Memorial of Benedict, Abbott, our treasure is from the Rule of Benedict, abbot. Saint Benedict was born in Nursia in Umbria about the year 480. Educated at Rome, he began the eremite life at Subiaco, where he gathered disciples, and then departed for Monte Casino. There he established the famous monaster…

On Wednesday of the Fourteenth Week in Ordinary Time, our church invites us to continue to reflect on passages from the second book of Samuel (24: 1-4. 10-18, 24b-25) is entitled “The census of the people and the building of the altar”. Our treasure, which follows, is from an ancient document entitled “The Teaching of the Twelve Apostles. The books…

On Tuesday of the Fourteenth Week in Ordinary Time, our church invites us to continue to reflect on passages from the second book of Samuel (18: 6-17, 24----19: 5) is entitled “The death of Absalom and David’s grief”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a discourse on the psalms by Saint Augustine, bishop. The books of Samuel describe the rise and…

On Monday of the Fourteenth Week in Ordinary Time, our church invites us to continue to reflect on passages from the second book of Samuel (15: 7-14, 24-30: 16: 5-13) is entitled “The rebellion of Absalom and David’s flight”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a letter to the Corinthians by Saint Clement, pope. The books of Samuel describe the ri…

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 …