Catholic Teaching Moment
SOLEMNITY OF THE ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY Gospel of Luke 46-56 And Mary said: “My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord; my spirit rejoices in God my Savior for he has looked with...
Memorial of Saint Clare of Assisi (1194–1253) The Noblewoman’s Radical "Yes" Born Chiara Offreduccio into a wealthy and noble family of Assisi, Clare seemed destined for a life of aristocracy and...
19th Sunday of Ordinary Time Reading 1: 1 Kings 19:9a, 11-13a "At the mountain of God, Horeb, Elijah came to a cave where he took shelter. Then the LORD said to him, “Go outside and stand on the...
The Transfiguration Matt 17:5 "While he was still speaking, behold, a bright cloud cast a shadow over them, then from the cloud came a voice that said, “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well...
(Memorial of Martha, Mary, & Lazarus of Bethany) Rather than focusing on the readings about Jesus raising Lazarus from the tomb, today I bring you the scene from when Jesus and His disciples visited...
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...
