Catholic Daily Reflections

Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year A) - The Wedding Feast of the Liturgy

 The Wedding Feast of the Liturgy Jesus again in reply spoke to the chief priests and elders of the people in parables, saying, “The kingdom of heaven may be likened to

Saturday of the Twenty-seventh Week in Ordinary Time - Hearing and Obeying God’s Word

Hearing and Obeying God’s Word While Jesus was speaking, a woman from the crowd called out and said to him, “Blessed is the womb that carried you and the breasts at whic

Friday of the Twenty-seventh Week in Ordinary Time - The Finger of God

The Finger of God 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

Thursday of the Twenty-seventh Week in Ordinary Time - Praying for the “Good”

Jesus’ Prayer and Ours Jesus was praying in a certain place, and when he had finished, one of his disciples said to him, “Lord, teach us to pray just as John taught his

Wednesday of the Twenty-seventh Week in Ordinary Time - Jesus’ Prayer and Ours

Jesus’ Prayer and Ours Jesus was praying in a certain place, and when he had finished, one of his disciples said to him, “Lord, teach us to pray just as John taught his

Tuesday of the Twenty-seventh Week in Ordinary Time - Distraction vs. Contemplation

Distraction vs. Contemplation Jesus entered a village where a woman whose name was Martha welcomed him. She had a sister named Mary who sat beside the Lord at his feet l

Monday of the Twenty-seventh Week in Ordinary Time - The Good Samaritan

The Good Samaritan Jesus replied, “A man fell victim to robbers as he went down from Jerusalem to Jericho. They stripped and beat him and went off leaving him half-dead.

Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year A) - The New Vineyard of Grace

The New Vineyard of Grace Jesus said to them, “Did you never read in the Scriptures: The stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone; by the Lord has thi

Saturday of the Twenty-sixth Week in Ordinary Time - Spiritual Warfare and Heavenly Glory

Spiritual Warfare and Heavenly Glory The seventy-two disciples returned rejoicing and said to Jesus, “Lord, even the demons are subject to us because of your name.” Jesu

October 2, Memorial of the Holy Guardian Angels - The Angel at Your Side

Read Online The Angel at Your Side “See that you do not despise one of these little ones, for I say to you that their angels in heaven always look upon the face of my h

Thursday of the Twenty-sixth Week in Ordinary Time - Testifying to the Truth

Read Online Testifying to the Truth Jesus appointed seventy-two other disciples whom he sent ahead of him in pairs to every town and place he intended to visit. He said

Wednesday of the Twenty-sixth Week in Ordinary Time - Do Not Delay

Read Online Do Not Delay As Jesus and his disciples were proceeding on their journey, someone said to him, “I will follow you wherever you go.” Jesus answered him, “Fox

September 29, Feast of Saints Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael, Archangels - The Ministry of the Archangels

Read Online The Ministry of the Archangels Jesus saw Nathanael coming toward him and said of him, “Here is a true child of Israel. There is no duplicity in him.” Nathan

Monday of the Twenty-sixth Week in Ordinary Time - Embracing and Becoming the Least

Read Online Embracing and Becoming the Least An argument arose among the disciples about which of them was the greatest. Jesus realized the intention of their hearts an

Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year A) - Action over Words

Read Online Action over Words Jesus said to the chief priests and elders of the people: “What is your opinion? A man had two sons. He came to the first and said, ‘Son,

Saturday of the Twenty-fifth Week in Ordinary Time - The Hidden Mysteries of God

Read Online The Hidden Mysteries of God While they were all amazed at his every deed, Jesus said to his disciples, “Pay attention to what I am telling you. The Son of M

Friday of the Twenty-fifth Week in Ordinary Time - The Messiah Who Suffers

Read Online The Messiah Who Suffers Once when Jesus was praying in solitude, and the disciples were with him, he asked them, “Who do the crowds say that I am?” They sai

Thursday of the Twenty-fifth Week in Ordinary Time - The “Good” Life

Read Online The “Good” Life Herod the tetrarch heard about all that was happening, and he was greatly perplexed because some were saying, “John has been raised from the

Wednesday of the Twenty-fifth Week in Ordinary Time - Relying on Divine Providence

Read Online Relying on Divine Providence Jesus summoned the Twelve and gave them power and authority over all demons and to cure diseases, and he sent them to proclaim

Tuesday of the Twenty-fifth Week in Ordinary Time - The Most Perfect Disciple

Read Online The Most Perfect Disciple The mother of Jesus and his brothers came to him but were unable to join him because of the crowd. He was told, “Your mother and y