Jesus took Peter, James, and Johnand led them up a high mountain apart by themselves.And he was transfigured before them,and his clothes became dazzling white,such as no fuller on earth could bleach them.Then Elijah appeared to them along with Moses,and they were conversing with Jesus.Then Peter said to Jesus in reply,“Rabbi, it is good that …
Today, February 27, is the memorial of Saint Gabriel Possenti of Our Lady of Sorrows. Gabriel embodied worldliness: he was a ladies’ man (he was engaged to two girls at the same time), a well-known partygoer, a fantastic dancer, considered the most fashionable bachelor in town who wore the latest outfits of the time (it …
Jesus said to his disciples:“You have heard that it was said,You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.But I say to you, love your enemies,and pray for those who persecute you,that you may be children of your heavenly Father,for he makes his sun rise on the bad and the good,and causes rain to fall …
Today, February 26, is the memorial of Saint Victor the Hermit. Victor was born in Troyes, Champagne, France in the 7th century. He came from a pious well-to-do and well-educated Christian family. It seemed Victor grew up embracing the virtuous life. Even as a youth, he was already practising a high degree of prayer, fasting, …
Jesus said to his disciples:“I tell you,unless your righteousness surpasses thatof the scribes and Pharisees,you will not enter into the Kingdom of heaven. “You have heard that it was said to your ancestors,You shall not kill; and whoever kills will be liable to judgment.But I say to you, whoever is angry with his brotherwill be …
Today, February 25, is the memorial of Blessed Avertano of Lucca. Carmelite confessor. Avertano was born in Limoges, France at the end of the 12th century. In his youth, Avertano had resolved to live a life closest to the teachings of the Gospels. The desire for holiness was always in his mind and soul. Thus, …
Jesus said to his disciples:“Ask and it will be given to you;seek and you will find;knock and the door will be opened to you.For everyone who asks, receives; and the one who seeks, finds;and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened.Which one of you would hand his son a stonewhen he asked …
Today, February 24, is the memorial of Blessed Marco de Marconi. Marco was born in 1480 in Modena, Italy. He came from a pious and rich Christian family, but early on he knew he had a religious vocation. At 16, he joined the girolamini or the Order of the Hermits of St. Jerome. He dedicated …
While still more people gathered in the crowd, Jesus said to them,“This generation is an evil generation;it seeks a sign, but no sign will be given it,except the sign of Jonah.Just as Jonah became a sign to the Ninevites,so will the Son of Man be to this generation.At the judgmentthe queen of the south will …
Today, February 23, is the memorial of Saint Polycarp. Polycarp was born around A.D. 65. St. Jerome, St. Irenaeus and the early Christian writer Tertullian wrote that Polycarp was a disciple of Saint John the Apostle. Irenaeus wrote that Polycarp corresponded with people who had actually seen Jesus. He fought the heresy Gnosticism. He also …