https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/091326.cfm Forgiveness and Freedom Cheryl McGuinness learned this secret of mercy at the foot of a strange and terrible cross. She is the widow of the co-pilot of American Airlines Flight 11, which was hijacked and smashed into the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001.   That morning, she and her two teenage children cried and

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/091226.cfm Deep Roots  I know a friend whose neighbor’s tree fell on her house during a tropical storm. It was too top-heavy for its weak root system to stay upright in the high winds. Life’s storms also come occasionally in the form of losing a job, an illness, and daily frustrations.   Jesus, our Lord, is

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/091126.cfm Humility And Mercy “When fully trained, every disciple will be like his teacher.” Our training in the gospel transforms us, enabling us to embody the values rooted in Jesus’ heart. St. Claude de la Colombière showed us one of the most powerful paths to this transformation: “A humble person sees only their own faults.”

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/091026.cfm Keeping Your Honor Cherishing our honor is essential, but losing sight of it can disconnect us from our true identity as children of God. In moments of threat, we may react instinctively instead of responding carefully. Our natural protective instincts can cause us to say or do things we’d later regret. It’s essential to

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/090826.cfm    She Was Born To Give Us Jesus  The celebration honoring the birth of our beloved Mother Mary is one of the oldest feasts dedicated to Mary, dating back to the 2nd century. A hymn dedicated to her, “Mary, the Dawn,” beautifully describes her relationship with her Son, Jesus: “Mary for Dawn, Christ the