Catholic Teaching Moment
Gospel: John 20:1-2, 11-18 Today, the Church celebrates the Feast of Saint Mary Magdalene, whom St. Thomas Aquinas called the "Apostle to the Apostles" because she was the first to proclaim the...
OLL DAILY MENTAL PRAYER REFRESHER: Carmelite’s teach that daily mental prayer is an intimate, loving friendship with God. Grounded in the teachings of St. Teresa of Ávila and St. John of the Cross,...
16th Sunday in Ordinary Time Readings: Wisdom 12:13, 16–19 Psalm 86 Romans 8:26–27 Matt 13:24–43 Reflection: Today's readings reveal the patience, mercy, and wisdom of God. In the Gospel, Jesus...
Silence is not the absence of sound — it is an invitation to listen. In the quiet moments of prayer, we create space for God to speak to our hearts. Discover how silence can deepen our relationship...
Think about using the Book: "Cloud of Unknowing" as a basis for your spiritual life and Lectio Divina: The Core Concept: Two Different "Clouds" The author describes the spiritual journey using two...
Anima Christi (This prayer was a favorite of St. Ignatius of Loyola; he included it at the beginning of his well-known book, Spiritual Exercises.) Soul of Christ, sanctify me. Body of Christ, save...
Solemnity of Sts. Peter & Paul Readings: Acts 12:1-11 Psalm 34 2 Tim 4:6-8, 17-18 Matt 16:13-19 Jesus chose Peter to shepherd His Church, not because he was perfect, but because he was willing to be...
Reflection on Psalm 60:7-13 > "Give us aid against the foe, for worthless is the help of men." (Ps 60:13) Today's psalm is the prayer of a people whose world has been shaken. The psalmist describes...
Today’s passage: (1 Kings 19:19-21) is one of the most important VOCATION stories in the Old Testament. The Church sees it as a foreshadowing of how Christ later CALLS His DISCIPLES / RELIGIOUS...
