Our Christian faith depicts Joy as a fruit of the Holy Spirit (cf. Gal. 5:22, CCC #1832). Joy is quite different from euphoria. Unlike euphoria, joy...
Category - Weekday Homilies/ Reflections
REFLECTION/HOMILY FOR FRIDAY OF THE SIXTH WEEK OF EASTER
First Reading: Acts 18:9-18 Responsorial Psalm: Ps. 46(47):2-7 Gospel Reading: John 16:20-23 ____________________________________ There is a well...
MAY DEVOTION: UNDERSTANDING THE MARIAN TITLES IN THE LITANY OF LORETO – DAY 21: “MIRROR OF JUSTICE” (SPECULUM IUSTITIAE)
At this point, it is pertinent to recall that the first group of invocations in the Litany of Loreto calls the Blessed Virgin Mary...
REFLECTION/HOMILY FOR THE SOLEMNITY OF THE ASCENSION OF THE LORD
Meaning, significance, key features, liturgical reflection… Part of the Creed which we profess every Sunday and other days of solemnities: “He...
REFLEXÃO/HOMILIA PARA QUARTA-FEIRA NA SEXTA SEMANA DA PÁSCOA
1ª Leitura – At 17,15.22 – 18,1 Salmo – Sl 148, 1-2. 11-12ab. 12c-14a. 14bcd Evangelho – Jo 16,12-15 ____________________________________ O...
REFLECTION/HOMILY FOR WEDNESDAY OF THE SIXTH WEEK OF EASTER
First Reading: Acts 17:15,22-18:1 Responsorial Psalm: Ps. 148:1-2,11-14 Gospel Reading: John 16:12-15 ____________________________________...
MAY DEVOTION: UNDERSTANDING THE MARIAN TITLES IN THE LITANY OF LORETO – DAY 20: “VIRGIN MOST FAITHFUL” (VIRGO FIDELIS)
In our journey to the heavenly Jerusalem, faithfulness remains one of the indispensable virtues we must acquire in order to be saved. In talking...
MAY DEVOTION: UNDERSTANDING THE MARIAN TITLES IN THE LITANY OF LORETO – DAY 19: “VIRGIN MOST MERCIFUL” (VIRGO CLEMENS)
A critical look at the Litany of our Lady of Loreto reveals a list of virtues that serve as models for each of us. Mary continues to be an example of...
REFLEXÃO/HOMILIA PARA TERÇA-FEIRA NA SEXTA SEMANA DA PÁSCOA
“DEUS ESCREVE CERTO POR LINHAS TORTAS” 1ª Leitura – At 16,22-34 Salmo – Sl 137, 1-2a. 2bc-3. 7c-8 (R. 7c) Evangelho –...
REFLECTION/HOMILY FOR TUESDAY OF THE SIXTH WEEK OF EASTER
“GOD WRITES STRAIGHT WITH CROOKED LINES” First Reading: Acts 16:22-34 Responsorial Psalm: Ps. 137(138):1-3,7-8 Gospel Reading: John...
