In my last reflection on “House of Gold”, I clearly stated that the titles “House of Gold” and “Ark of the Covenant” were closely related and that...
Category - Weekday Homilies/ Reflections
First Reading: Acts 2:1-11 Responsorial Psalm: Ps. 103(104):1,24,29-31,34 Second Reading: 1 Cor. 12:3-7,12-13 Gospel Reading: John 20:19-23...
MAY DEVOTION: UNDERSTANDING THE MARIAN TITLES IN THE LITANY OF LORETO – DAY 30: “HOUSE OF GOLD” (DOMUS AUREA)
The invocation “House of Gold” (Latin, Domus Aurea) of the Litany of Loreto, which we shall discuss today, being the thirtieth day of our devotion...
MAY DEVOTION: UNDERSTANDING THE MARIAN TITLES IN THE LITANY OF LORETO – DAY 29: “TOWER OF IVORY” (TURRIS EBURNEA)
I want to believe that at this point, calling the Blessed Virgin Mary a “Tower” is not a ‘difficult riddle’ to grapple with after reading...
REFLECTION/HOMILY FOR FRIDAY OF THE SEVENTH WEEK OF EASTER
First Reading: Acts 25:13-21 Responsorial Psalm: Ps. 102(103):1-2,11-12,19-20 Gospel Reading: John 21:15-19 ____________________________________...
MAY DEVOTION: UNDERSTANDING THE MARIAN TITLES IN THE LITANY OF LORETO – DAY 28: “TOWER OF DAVID” (TURRIS DAVIDICA)
As we journey through the Litany of Loreto, we find out that each invocation hides in its metaphors one of Mary’s virtues. We repeat these...
REFLECTION/HOMILY FOR THURSDAY OF THE SEVENTH WEEK OF EASTER
First Reading: Acts 22:30,23:6-11 Responsorial Psalm: Ps. 15(16):1-2,5,7-11 Gospel Reading: John 17:20-26 ____________________________________...
MAY DEVOTION: UNDERSTANDING THE MARIAN TITLES IN THE LITANY OF LORETO – DAY 27: “MYSTICAL ROSE” (ROSA MYSTICA)
Having successfully reflected on the Marian titles that denote Our Lady as “Vessel,” today being the twenty-seventh day of our May Devotion, we...
REFLEXÃO/HOMILIA PARA QUARTA-FEIRA DA SÉTIMA SEMANA DA PÁSCOA
1ª Leitura – At 20,28-38 Salmo – Sl 67, 29-30. 33-35a. 35b-36c (R. 33a) Evangelho – Jo 17,11b-19...
REFLECTION FOR WEDNESDAY OF THE SEVENTH WEEK OF EASTER
First Reading: Acts 20:28-38 Responsorial Psalm: Ps. 67(68):29-30,33-36 Gospel Reading: John 17:11-19 ____________________________________ MAY THE...