Friday July 17, 2020 For the Pharisees the meticulous observation of all their traditions was the most important value, even higher than being merciful and sensitive to the concrete needs of others. Jesus shows them that even in the Old Testament God thought...
Thursday July 16, 2020 Readings: Isaiah 26: 7 – 9, 12: 16 – 19; Responsorial Psalm: 102; Gospel: Matthew: 11: 28 – 30 This simple invitation goes straight to the heart. Learn from me; for I am gentle and humble in heart. Here he invites us to learn from him: he...
Thursday July 16. According to tradition, Simon Stock, the aged general of the Carmelite Order, had appealed to Our Lady for her protection over his oppressed congregation. In response on this day in 1251 she appeared to him at Cambridge, England and, presented...
Wednesday July 15, 2020. Feast of Saint Bonaeventure In this reading we meet again the passionate Jesus and he clarifies for us what he is passionate about. We see that he is consumed by a desire to reveal his Father’s “gracious will” to all, and...
Tuesday July 14, 2020. Feast of St. Camillus de Lellis, Patron of nurses and of the sick. Readings: Isaiah 7: 1 – 9; Responsorial Psalm: 48; Gospel: Matthew 11: 20 – 24 Born in Abruzzi in central Italy, Camillus (1550-1614) became a Venetian solider like...
