https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/061626.cfm Mercy Found – Thanks, St. Anthony One day, my sister Bev and I were walking. She had a bag in her hand containing an envelope, a piece of paper, and her billfold. She stuck her hand in the bag, and the billfold was gone. We emptied the bag—no billfold. We held hands and prayed,

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/061526.cfm Keeping Your Honor We want to keep our honor, but how important it is to stay connected to the heart of who we are as children of God. When threatened, we may react impulsively with actions or words we regret. It’s natural to defend ourselves, but what matters is our effort to grow and

Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time | USCCB   Faith Is All About Relationships. Every day, I pray before the Blessed Sacrament for people who have asked for my prayers. Of course, family members and friends are mentioned to the Lord, especially those who have left the Church’s sacramental life. I think of Jesus on the

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/061326.cfm “Let what you say be simply ‘Yes’ or ‘No’” Job said, “How forceful are honest words!” (Job 6:25). Being honest is a reflection of our character. Jesus doesn’t ask us to swear when we mean something because He knows our word is trustworthy. Honesty comes from a good heart; when you speak sincerely from

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/061226.cfm Passionate Suffering Equals a Love like No Other Any career calls for great passion and sacrifice. For some, that can mean years of college to get a degree. Think of the expense and hours spent studying into the early hours of the morning. But we do it, and in doing so, we find joy