Holy Gospel: July 28 “The Kingdom of heaven is like yeast that a woman took and mixed with three measures of wheat flour until the whole batch was leavened.” (Matthew 13: 31-35)
Holy Gospel: July 27 "The kingdom of heaven is like a net thrown into the sea, which collects fish of every kind." (Matthew 13: 44-52)
The Resurrection and the Life Challenge: Look for the opportunity to speak Christ’s words of consolation to someone who is suffering or sorrowful.
Christ’s Kingdom: a New Pentecost Challenge: Be open to the inspirations of the Holy Spirit in helping to bring someone closer to Christ today.
Christ’s Kingdom: the Path to Joy Challenge: Be open to the inspirations of the Holy Spirit in responding to the opportunities to bring someone closer to Christ’s Kingdom today.
Holy Gospel: July 26 "At harvest time I will say to the harvesters, 'First collect the weeds and tie them in bundles for burning; but gather the wheat into my barn.'" (Matthew 13: 24-30)
The Face of God Challenge: Today thrive to see God in each person who crosses your path.
Incarnate Spirit Challenge: Make more time to reflect on a passage from Sacred Scripture.
Jesus Wants to Produce a Bountiful Harvest Challenge: At various times today pray, after first placing yourself in God’s presence and seeking to cultivate a spirit of interior and exterior silence.
July 24 -- Saint Christina the Astonishing She took on the mission of offering prayers and suffering for the benefit of the souls in purgatory. Her obedience was remarkable
Proclaim the Risen Lord Challenge: Today see how you can help at your parish, in imitation of Mary Magdalene’s assistance to our Church 2,000 years ago.
End Time Rumors Father Jeffrey Mickler teaches on Saint Paul's Second Letter to the Thessalonians and the history of expecting Our Lord's quick return.
Learning about the Thessalonians A reflection on St. Paul's First Letter to the Thessalonians. Father Jeffrey Mickler explains when and why it was written and what it reveals about Saint Paul and the early Church.