Journey to Wholeness
In Mary’s troubled wonder, a virgin’s humble “yes” welcomed the eternal Son into our world.
In the sixth month, the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a town of Galilee called Nazareth, to a virgin betrothed to a man named Joseph, of the house of David, and the virgin’s name was Mary. … Read the rest
From ashes to a diadem: God crowns mourning with the oil of gladness, clothing sorrow in a mantle of everlasting praise.
… Read the restTo comfort all who mourn;
to place on those who mourn in Zion
a diadem instead of ashes,
To give them oil of gladness instead of mourning,
a glorious mantle instead of a faint spirit.
Faith the size of a mustard seed, more powerful than atoms, can unite us with Jesus Christ and accomplish the impossible, surpassing the immense energy contained in the tiniest particles of matter.… Read the rest
… Read the restSo Bathsheba went to King Solomon to speak to him on behalf of Adonijah. And the king rose to meet her and bowed down to her.
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Each year Jesus’ parents went to Jerusalem for the feast of Passover, and when he was twelve years old, they went up according to festival custom.
… Read the restIn those days Mary arose and went with haste into the hill country, to a city of Judah, and she entered the house of Zechariah and greeted Elizabeth. And
… Read the restJesus said to him, “‘If you can!’ Everything is possible to one who has faith.” Then the boy’s father cried out, “I do believe, help my unbelief!”
Micah 5:1-4a
Psalm 80:2-3, 15-16, 18-19
Hebrews 10:5-10
Luke 1:39-45
“He shall be peace (shalom),” Micah declares to the Jews under Assyrian threat (Micah 5:4(5)).… Read the rest
Monday within the Octave of Easter
Matthew 28:8-15
“Do not be afraid!” commanded the lightning white angel at the empty tomb.
A squadron of at least four guards, among the toughest and most indomitable warriors of Rome, “were shaken with fear of him and became like dead men” (Matthew 28:4). … Read the rest
Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary
“Whoever has seen me has seen the Father.“
John 14:9
Jesus’ response to Philip’s request at the Last Supper, “Show us the Father,” is packed with infinite mystery and depth.… Read the rest