Jesus said to his disciples:“When you see Jerusalem surrounded by armies,know that its desolation is at hand.Then those in Judea must flee to the mountains.Let those within the city escape from it,and let those in the countryside not enter the city,for these days are the time of punishmentwhen all the Scriptures are fulfilled.Woe to pregnant …
Today, November 24, is the memorial of Saint Andrew Dung-Lac & Companion-Martyrs of Vietnam. Andrew was born Trần An Dũng in 1795 to pagan parents. He got his Christian name during baptism and learned Chinese and Latin. Before becoming a priest in 1823, he was a catechist. He was known as a tireless preacher and …
Jesus said to the crowd:“They will seize and persecute you,they will hand you over to the synagogues and to prisons,and they will have you led before kings and governorsbecause of my name.It will lead to your giving testimony.Remember, you are not to prepare your defense beforehand,for I myself shall give you a wisdom in speakingthat …
Today, November 23, is the memorial of Blessed Miguel Pro. Born to a privileged family in 1891 in Zacatecas, Mexico, Miguel grew up establishing friendships with the poor and working classes. Despite coming from a wealthy mining family, he was a humble, witty man. He became a Jesuit novice at age 20. He was exiled …
While some people were speaking abouthow the temple was adorned with costly stones and votive offerings,Jesus said, “All that you see here–the days will come when there will not be lefta stone upon another stone that will not be thrown down.” Then they asked him,“Teacher, when will this happen?And what sign will there be when …
Today, November 22, is the feast of Saint Cecilia. Patron saint of musicians. Cecilia came from a well-known and wealthy Roman family. Her parents, who largely ignored her vow of perpetual virginity, arranged her marriage to nobleman Valerian. On her wedding night, Cecilia successfully convinced Valerian to respect her vow of virginity and converted him …
When Jesus looked up he saw some wealthy peopleputting their offerings into the treasuryand he noticed a poor widow putting in two small coins.He said, “I tell you truly,this poor widow put in more than all the rest;for those others have all made offerings from their surplus wealth,but she, from her poverty, has offered her …
Pilate said to Jesus,“Are you the King of the Jews?”Jesus answered, “Do you say this on your ownor have others told you about me?”Pilate answered, “I am not a Jew, am I?Your own nation and the chief priests handed you over to me.What have you done?”Jesus answered, “My kingdom does not belong to this world.If …
Today, November 20, is the memorial of Blessed Angeles de San Jose & Companion-Martyrs. The Sisters of the Institute of Christian Doctrine (Hermanas de la Doctrina Cristiana), founded by Mother Micaela Grau in 1880, were into Christian instruction and catechism. Even when the anti-clerical Spanish Civil War was raging in the 1930s, the sisters continued …
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Some Sadducees, those who deny that there is a resurrection,came forward and put this question to Jesus, saying,“Teacher, Moses wrote for us,If someone’s brother dies leaving a wife but no child,his brother must take the wifeand raise up descendants for his brother.Now there were seven brothers;the first married a woman but died childless.Then the second …