Today, September 20, is the memorial of Saint Andrew Kim Taegon, Saint Paul Chong Hasang, and Companion-Martyrs of Korea. During the terrible persecutions that occurred in the 19th century (in 1839, 1866, and 1867), 103 members of the Christian community of Korea became martyrs. Outstanding among these witnesses to the faith were the first Korean …
Jesus said to the crowd:“No one who lights a lamp conceals it with a vesselor sets it under a bed;rather, he places it on a lampstandso that those who enter may see the light.For there is nothing hidden that will not become visible,and nothing secret that will not be known and come to light.Take care, …
Jesus and his disciples left from there and began a journey through Galilee,but he did not wish anyone to know about it.He was teaching his disciples and telling them,“The Son of Man is to be handed over to menand they will kill him,and three days after his death the Son of Man will rise.”But they …
Today, September 18, is the memorial of Saint Joseph of Cupertino. Patron saint of examination-takers, students, pilots, and astronauts. Joseph was born to a poor family. Even at age eight, he was already having ecstatic visions that left him gaping and staring into space. He had a hot temper which he overcame, and was known …
When a large crowd gathered, with people from one town after anotherjourneying to Jesus, he spoke in a parable.“A sower went out to sow his seed.And as he sowed, some seed fell on the path and was trampled,and the birds of the sky ate it up.Some seed fell on rocky ground, and when it grew,it …
Today, September 17, is the feast of Saint Albert of Jerusalem. Law-giver of the Carmelites. Albert was born in Castel Gualtieri, Italy. He was educated in theology and law. He entered the Canons Regular of the Holy Cross at Mortara and was elected prior in 1180. Albert was a canon lawyer who became bishop of …
Jesus journeyed from one town and village to another,preaching and proclaiming the good news of the Kingdom of God.Accompanying him were the Twelveand some women who had been cured of evil spirits and infirmities,Mary, called Magdalene, from whom seven demons had gone out,Joanna, the wife of Herod’s steward Chuza,Susanna, and many otherswho provided for them …
Today, September 16, is the memorial of Pope Saint Cornelius and Saint Cyprian. Cornelius, a Roman, was the 21st Pope during the reign of the Emperor Gallus and Volusian. He had to oppose Novatian, the first anti-pope, who believed that apostates who repented could not be forgiven. Helped by St. Cyprian, Cornelius confirmed his papal …
A certain Pharisee invited Jesus to dine with him,and he entered the Pharisee’s house and reclined at table.Now there was a sinful woman in the citywho learned that he was at table in the house of the Pharisee.Bringing an alabaster flask of ointment,she stood behind him at his feet weepingand began to bathe his feet …
Today, September 15, is the memorial of Our Lady of Sorrows. This celebration honors the spiritual martyrdom of the Blessed Virgin Mary as well as her unity with the sufferings and passion of her Son Jesus. It was Pope Saint Pius X who, in 1913, set the date on September 15 as the memorial. This …