https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/082424.cfm Prejudice Gets Us Off on the Wrong Foot St. Bartholomew, also known as Nathaniel, was introduced to Jesus by St. Philip. He preached the gospel in the most barbarous countries in the east, going as far as India. He was martyred for his faith in Jesus. Like all of us, Bartholomew experienced a conversion

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/082324.cfm Why Do We Have So Many Neighbors? Can you think of the people we meet every day? We cordially say hello to some people and give others a lot of time. Jesus purposely combined the two commandments of the Old Testament so we can show God every day how much we love him by

Humility Is the Doorway to God’s Heart. Queenship of Mary There was a phrase in the Michael Jordan era: “I want to be like Mike.” It was in commercials and could be heard in everyday conversation, and it is catchy. We can admire someone who has excelled in their given talent or ability.   However, there

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/081924.cfm Less or More?  Can you imagine what went through the young man’s heart when Jesus looked at him with love? The closest image that comes to mind is the love a mother has for her child, the first moment when a nurse lays her newborn in her arms. The young man’s longing to do

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/081824.cfm Remembering Jesus for Real Think about it. Jesus took a piece of bread and a cup of wine at the Last Supper and said, “This is My Body given up for you. This is My Blood poured out for you. Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood remains in me and I in

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/081724.cfm What if I Wasn’t Catholic? The thought comes to me now and then, “What would my life be like, and what would I be like if I wasn’t Catholic? I value the faith God planted in my heart and soul during my Baptism. I thank Him for my Mom and Dad, who were faithful

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/081624.cfm Man’s Intentions or God’s Intentions I met a couple recently whose 40-year-old son was utterly dependent upon them from birth. They do everything for him. Also, on the news, I heard of a mother or father running into a burning house to save their children. Acts of heroism are acts of love. However much

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/081524-Day.cfm Assumption Is A Big Welcome Mother Mary assumed Jesus wholly and completely, even in his sufferings. And she still does in his Body on earth (The Church). So here is a gripping story of two types of assumption, one in suffering and one in glory. Fr. Richard Leonard, SJ, recalls the story where a