I went astray and still I remembered Thee
For my first entry from the little “provisional” Cenacle of the Eucharistic Face of Jesus in Tulsa, Oklahoma: a piece from the archives for the...
Ego autem sum puer parvus
Ask What Thou Wilt “The Lord appeared to Solomon in a dream by night; and God said, ‘Ask what thou wilt that I should give...
Pro Affligentibus Nos
Commanded from the Heart “I say to you, Love your enemies, and pray for those who persecute you” (Mt 5:44). “Bless those who curse you,...
The Meekness of Wisdom and the Power of Prayer
Seventh Monday of the Year II James 3:13-18 Mark 9:14-29 I am a little late in posting this meditation on today’s readings at Holy Mass....
Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity
Cascades of Jubilation The Office of Lauds this morning was a torrent of undiluted praise. The Church gives us doxology upon doxology. She expresses her...
And Again He Began to Teach
Week of Sexagesima Third Wednesday of the Year II Mark 4:1-20 Behold, the Sower Went Out to Sow Our Lord presents four situations to those...
And Never to Despair of God’s Mercy
Saturday of the 1st Week of the Year II 1 Samuel 9: 1-4. 17-19; 10, 1a Psalm 20: 2-3, 4-5, 6-7 (R. 2a) Mark 2:...
Hastening to the Cross
Wednesday of the 1st Week of the Year II 1 Samuel 3: 1-10, 19-20 Psalm 39: 2 and 5, 7-8a, 8b-9, 10 (R. 8a and...
All Saints Day Homily
I took this photo of the sacred relics of the saints exposed in the monastery chapel after Second Vespers of All Saints. At Holy Mass...
The Holy Spirit will teach you
[A note came from Fr. Mark in France today; he hasn’t been able to post to the blog, but he did send this homily which...
A Little Bit of Heaven Present on Earth
Monday of the Twenty-Third Week of the Year I Votive Mass of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Good Counsel Colossians 1:24–2:3 Psalm 61:5-6, (R. 7a)...
Imago Dei Invisibilis
Twenty-Second Friday of the Year I Colossians 1:15-20 Christ Jesus is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of every creature: For in Him...
Iesu, Iesu, Iesu, Esto Mihi Iesus
Luke 5:1–11 The Fisherman’s Boat Today’s Gospel opens with the people “pressing upon” Jesus to hear the Word of God. Eagerness to hear the Word...
Gratia agentes Deo Patri
Thursday of the Twenty-Second Week of the Year I Colossians 1:9-14 Psalm 97:2-3ab, 3cd-4, 5-6 (R. 2a) Luke 5:1-11 Toward Mariazell On this eve of...
Mercy Above Every Misery
Twenty-Second Wednesday of the Year I Luke 4:38–44 Jesus in the House of Simon Jesus has just left the synagogue of Capernaum. He was teaching...
What God Expects of You in Christ Jesus
At the Monastery of the Glorious Cross, O.S.B., September 4, 5, and 6 will be marked by a triduum of Votive Masses in honour of...
The Wisest Investment of All
The Holy Father is on pilgrimage today to Loreto. My heart is on pilgrimage with him. Twenty-First Saturday of the Year I Matthew 25:14-30 The...
Saint Monica, Mother of Saint Augustine
Sirach 26:1-4, 13-16 Psalm 130: 1bcde, 2, 3 Luke 7: 11-17 Walking in the Light of His Face Today we see Jesus on his way...
Et Deus tuus Deus meus
Saturday of the Twentieth Week of the Year I Ruth 2:1-3, 8-11; 4:13-17 Psalm 127: 1-5 Matthew 23:1-12 A Virtuous Woman The book of Ruth...
Ecce venio, Domine
Giovanni Antonio Pellegrini’s painting from the early 1700s shows anguish and distress on the face of Jephte, the victorious warrior come home from battle. His...