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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.
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 25 -- Saint James the Greater, Apostle
Saint James the Greater was Saint John the Evangelist’s older brother, they are Jesus' cousins.
Saint James the Greater was Saint John the Evangelist’s older brother, they are Jesus' cousins.
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
She took on the mission of offering prayers and suffering for the benefit of the souls in purgatory. Her obedience was remarkable
July 23 -- Saint Bridget, Widow, Foundress of the Order of the Most Holy Savior
She was a prophet. In her life of service she founded her own religious order.
She was a prophet. In her life of service she founded her own religious order.
Holy Gospel: July 25
"Whoever wishes to be great among you shall be your servant." (Matthew 20: 20-28)
"Whoever wishes to be great among you shall be your servant." (Matthew 20: 20-28)
Holy Gospel: July 24
"Knowledge of the mysteries of the Kingdom of heaven has been granted to you." (Matthew 13: 10-17)
"Knowledge of the mysteries of the Kingdom of heaven has been granted to you." (Matthew 13: 10-17)
Holy Gospel: July 23
"Some seed fell on rich soil, and produced fruit, a hundred or sixty or thirtyfold." (Matthew 13: 1-9)
"Some seed fell on rich soil, and produced fruit, a hundred or sixty or thirtyfold." (Matthew 13: 1-9)
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.
Challenge: Today see how you can help at your parish, in imitation of Mary Magdalene’s assistance to our Church 2,000 years ago.
July 22 -- Saint Mary Magdalene
She was a devout disciple of Our Lord. She thrived to live out Christ's doctrine.
She was a devout disciple of Our Lord. She thrived to live out Christ's doctrine.
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.
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.
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.
Time to Preach about Contraception
"Humanae Vitae" needs to be preached in whatever persuasive form the presenter can devise.
"Humanae Vitae" needs to be preached in whatever persuasive form the presenter can devise.
July 21 -- Saint Laurence of Brindisi
He constantly nourished his spirit of prayer and union with God.
He constantly nourished his spirit of prayer and union with God.
What the Eyes of Faith Reveal
Challenge: Seek to learn more about our faith and to talk with someone about what you have learned.
Challenge: Seek to learn more about our faith and to talk with someone about what you have learned.
Holy Gospel: July 21
"The Son of Man will be in the heart of the earth three days and three nights." (Matthew 12: 38-42)
"The Son of Man will be in the heart of the earth three days and three nights." (Matthew 12: 38-42)
Thy Kingdom Come!
Challenge: Today talk with someone about how we need to build and extend the Kingdom of Christ.
Challenge: Today talk with someone about how we need to build and extend the Kingdom of Christ.
Holy Gospel: July 20
"Just as weeds are collected and burned up with fire, so will it be at the end of the age." (Matthew 13: 24-43)
"Just as weeds are collected and burned up with fire, so will it be at the end of the age." (Matthew 13: 24-43)
July 18 -- Saint Pambo
Pambo was one of those hermits who trekked into the Egyptian deserts in order to dedicate himself fully to prayer, work, and penance.
Pambo was one of those hermits who trekked into the Egyptian deserts in order to dedicate himself fully to prayer, work, and penance.
July 17 -- Saint Speratus, and his companions, The Scillitan
He rejected the offer to be spared from death penalty by rejecting Christ. He was murdered for being Christian.
He rejected the offer to be spared from death penalty by rejecting Christ. He was murdered for being Christian.
He Went about Doing Good
Challenge: Ask the Holy Spirit to enlighten you today to help you to see how to serve God more effectively, being neither overbearing nor timid, but following in the footsteps of Christ.
Challenge: Ask the Holy Spirit to enlighten you today to help you to see how to serve God more effectively, being neither overbearing nor timid, but following in the footsteps of Christ.
All for the Salvation of Souls
Challenge: Today make a special effort to be more aware of Jesus’ presence in your life, and not to judge others harshly.
Challenge: Today make a special effort to be more aware of Jesus’ presence in your life, and not to judge others harshly.
Only Love Is Believable
Challenge: Today, when you feel the weight of the cross, turn your mind and heart to Christ for strength and comfort.
Challenge: Today, when you feel the weight of the cross, turn your mind and heart to Christ for strength and comfort.
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