Today, June 10, is the memorial of Blessed Edward Poppe. A follower of St. Therese of Lisieux’s “The Little Way,” Edward was one of 11 children and born in Belgium. One brother became a priest, five sisters were nuns. He felt a call to the priesthood early in life. When his father died, Edward wanted …
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 …
Today, June 9, is the memorial of Blessed Anna Maria Taigi. Anna Maria was born in 1769. Her father Luigi’s pharmacy went bankrupt when she was five years old. Luigi moved the family from their native Siena to Rome to find work. Anna Maria had no choice but to work to help feed the family. …
Jesus said to his disciples:“Do not think that I have come to abolish the law or the prophets.I have come not to abolish but to fulfill.Amen, I say to you, until heaven and earth pass away,not the smallest letter or the smallest part of a letterwill pass from the law,until all things have taken place.Therefore, …
Jesus said to his disciples:“You are the salt of the earth.But if salt loses its taste, with what can it be seasoned?It is no longer good for anythingbut to be thrown out and trampled underfoot.You are the light of the world.A city set on a mountain cannot be hidden.Nor do they light a lamp and …
Today, June 8, is the memorial of Saint Jacques Berthieu. Jacques Berthieu, born in France in 1838, was one of seven children. Early in life he already acknowledged his vocation. He joined the Jesuits in 1873 and later became a missionary to Madagascar. He became a passionate missionary, bringing many to God’s fold. His mission …
When Jesus saw the crowds, he went up the mountain,and after he had sat down, his disciples came to him.He began to teach them, saying: “Blessed are the poor in spirit,for theirs is the Kingdom of heaven.Blessed are they who mourn,for they will be comforted.Blessed are the meek,for they will inherit the land.Blessed are they …
Today, June 7, is the memorial of Blessed Anne of St. Bartholomew. Secretary of Saint Teresa of Avila. Anne Garcia Manzanas was born in 1550 in modern-day Spain. At 13, the orphan Anne became a shepherdess. She already knew that she had a vocation. As a devotee to the Passion of Christ, she wanted to …
On the first day of the Feast of Unleavened Bread,when they sacrificed the Passover lamb,Jesus’ disciples said to him,“Where do you want us to goand prepare for you to eat the Passover?”He sent two of his disciples and said to them,“Go into the city and a man will meet you,carrying a jar of water.Follow him.Wherever …
Fr. Christopher L. Exala, O.Carm. February 27, 1967 – June 6, 2010 And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28 Today, we remember Fr. Christopher “Topi” L. Exala, O.Carm. Fr. Topi was born on February 27, …