Today, October 12, is the memorial of Blessed Carlo Acutis. Carlo was born on May 3, 1991 in London to parents Andrea and Antonia Acutis. A few months later, due to work, the family settled in Milan. As a young child, Carlo prayed the Rosary a lot and made the Eucharist the center of his …
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 …
Jesus again in reply spoke to the chief priests and elders of the peoplein parables, saying,“The kingdom of heaven may be likened to a kingwho gave a wedding feast for his son.He dispatched his servantsto summon the invited guests to the feast,but they refused to come.A second time he sent other servants, saying,‘Tell those invited: …
The spiritual community is an essential life source for our continued growth, as this is where we derive nourishment and support. It is also here, among brothers and sisters, that we practice extensively as Christian communicators. In “The Way of Perfection,” St. Teresa emphasizes three qualities that can be transformed into approaches of communication spirituality: …
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Today, October 10, is the memorial of Saint Daniel Comboni. Founder of the Comboni Missionaries. Daniel was born in Limone, Italy in 1831. He became an Italian bishop who served in the missions in Africa and was the founder of both the Comboni Missionaries of the Heart of Jesus and the Comboni Missionary Sisters. He …
While Jesus was speaking,a woman from the crowd called out and said to him,“Blessed is the womb that carried youand the breasts at which you nursed.”He replied, “Rather, blessed are thosewho hear the word of God and observe it.” Luke 11:27-28 Point for ReflectionIn a society that values individualism and profit, how do you live …
The Order of Carmelites in the Philippines with the Carmelite Mission and Development Office (CMDO) will be launching two projects intended to help raise much needed support for the Order’s local and international missions. On October 15, feast of St. Teresa of Avila, a Holy Mass will be celebrated at the Titus Brandsma Center in …
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Today, October 9, is the memorial of Saint Denis & Companion-Martyrs. Patron saint invoked against headaches. Saints Denis, Rusticus, and Eleutherius were missionaries in Paris. Nothing more is known about Denis’ companions. Denis was appointed the first Bishop of Paris. It was said that they were so successful in converting many non-Christians that the authorities …
When Jesus had driven out a demon, some of the crowd said:“By the power of Beelzebul, the prince of demons,he drives out demons.”Others, to test him, asked him for a sign from heaven.But he knew their thoughts and said to them,“Every kingdom divided against itself will be laid wasteand house will fall against house.And if …
Today, October 8, is the memorial of Saint Pelagia the Penitent. The story goes that she was a professional dancer/actress who was known for her beauty, wealth, and immoral state of life. One time she heard the sermon of the bishop Saint Nonnus of Edessa, who was struck by her looks. Saint Nonnus talked about …