https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/101026.cfm Listen to the Word  “Blessed is the womb that carried you and the breasts at which you nursed.” Children sometimes follow a parent’s path in a trade or sport. Tiger Woods and his son come to mind—their golf swings look remarkably alike side by side. I enjoyed working with my Dad, a contractor, but

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/100926.cfm   A Vacant Soul – Sound the Alarm In today’s Gospel, Jesus drove a demon out of a man. He said the man’s house (soul) was swept clean. Through the Sacrament of Reconciliation, the Precious Blood of Jesus purifies our souls. Everything is tidy, as the man’s soul was after Jesus expelled the demon.

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/100826.cfm WHAT’S UNDERNEATH YOUR CHECKLIST    “And I tell you: ask, and you will receive. How often do we pray for things rather than people, including ourselves? Every morning I pray for people, trusting that the Lord will grant them what they need today so they have the graces and ability to receive much more in

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/1007-memorial-our-lady-rosary.cfm She Bears Our Joys and Sorrows How blessed we are to receive the gift of the Holy Rosary. Each prayer is a beautiful gift from Jesus, given through his loving Mother, Mary. How great the joy of giving birth to God’s Own Son, the 2nd Person of the Blessed Trinity. How deep her sorrow

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/100626.cfm So Many Things  It’s easy to picture Martha reviewing her grocery list the night before Jesus came to her and her sister Mary’s house for dinner. So many things to do. “I wonder if Mary helped her with the shopping.” The next day, Martha burst into the living room, interrupting Jesus as he was

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/100526.cfm You Have Got To Be Kidding, Or We Understand “Lord Jesus, help me!” A priest prayed on his way to a wedding; he was the celebrant. The wedding was scheduled to start in about half an hour. A van full of people was parked on the side of the road and flagged him down.