Today, January 24th, as our Church celebrates the Memorial of Francis de Sales, Bishop and Doctor, we are invited to reflect on a passage from the book of Sirach (39: 1-10), entitled “The wisdom of a man who is learned in the Scriptures”. Our treasure, which follows, is from The Introduction to the Devout Life by Saint Francis de Sales, bishop. Sai…

Today, January 22, as our church celebrates the optional Memorial of Vincent, Deacon and Martyr we are invited to read reflect on a scripture passage from the second letter of the Apostle Paul to the Corinthians (4:7---5:8) entitled “The power of Christ is made manifest in suffering”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a sermon by Saint Augustine…

On Wednesday of the Second Week in Ordinary Time our Church invites us to read and reflect on a passage from the book of Deuteronomy (7:6-14; 8:1-6) entitled “Israel, the chosen people”. Our treasure, which follows, is from the dogmatic constitution on the Church of the Second Vatican Council. Lumen gentium, the Dogmatic Constitution on the Church,…

Today, January 21, as our Church celebrates the Memorial of Agnes, Virgin and Martyr, we are invited to read and reflect on a passage from the first letter of the apostle Paul to the Corinthians (7: 25-40), entitled “Christian chastity”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a treatise On Virgins by Saint Ambrose, bishop. St. Agnes of Rome was born …

Today, January 20, as our church celebrates the optional Memorial of Fabian, Pope and Martyr, we are encouraged to read and reflect on a passage from the second letter of the apostle Paul to the Corinthians (4:7—5:8), entitled “The power of Christ is made manifest in our sufferings”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a letter about the death of …

On the Second Sunday in Ordinary Time our Church invites us to read and reflect on a passage from the beginning of the book of Deuteronomy (1:1, 6-18) entitled “The last words of Moses in Moab”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a letter to the Ephesians by Saint Ignatius of Antioch, bishop and martyr. Saint Ignatius was a successor of Saint Pet…

On Saturday of the First Week in Ordinary Time our Church invites us first to read and reflect on a passage from the book of Sirach (44:1-2, 16a---45:5), entitled, “Praise of the fathers: from Enoch to Moses”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a letter to the Corinthians by Saint Clement I, pope. Saint Clement of Rome was the third successor of …

Today, January 17, as our Church celebrates the Memorial of Saint Anthony, abbot, we are first invited to read and reflect on a passage from the first letter of the apostle Paul to the Philippians (3:7---4:1, 4-9) entitled “Rejoice in the Lord always”. Our treasure, which follows, is from the Life of Saint Anthony by Saint Athanasius, bishop. St. A…

On Thursday of the First Week in Ordinary Time our Church invites us first to read and reflect on a passage from the book of Sirach (42:15---43:12), entitled “All creation gives praise to God”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a Discourse Against Pagans by Saint Athanasius, bishop. Saint Athanasius was born at Alexandria in 295. He accompanied …

On Wednesday of the First Week in Ordinary Time our Church invites us first to read and reflect on a passage from the book of Sirach (24:1-22), entitled.” Wisdom in creation and in the history of Israel”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a treatise Against Heresies by Saint Irenaeus, bishop. Saint Irenaeus was a late second century Greek bishop…

On Tuesday of the First Week in Ordinary Time our Church invites us first to read and reflect on a passage from the book of Sirach (11:12-28), entitled “Put your trust in God alone.” Our treasure, which follows, is from the Detailed Rules for Monks by Saint Basil the Great, bishop. Saint Basil the Great was a fourth century Church Father and a Doct…

Today, January 13, as our Church celebrates the Memorial of Hilary, Bishop and Doctor, we are invited to read and reflect on a passage from the book of Wisdom (7: 7-16, 22-30), entitled “The joy of the just united to God”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a sermon On the Trinity by Saint Hilary, bishop. Saint Hilary was a fourth century bishop …

Today, Sunday, as our Church celebrates the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord, we are invited to first read and reflect on a passage from the book of the prophet Isaiah (42:1-9; 49:1-9) entitled “The gentle servant of the Lord is a light to the nations”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a sermon by Saint Gregory of Nazianzus, bishop. Saint Grego…

On Saturday in the week after Epiphany to the Baptism of the Lord, our Church invites us to first read and reflect on a passage from the book of the prophet Isaiah (66:10-14, 18-23) entitled “Salvation for all people”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a sermon by Faustus of Riez, bishop. Saint Faustus was born in Britian between 400 and 410. In…

On Friday in the week after Epiphany to the Baptism of the Lord, our Church invites us to first read and reflect on a passage from the book of the prophet Isaiah (63:13-25) entitled “A new heaven and a new earth”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a sermon by Saint Maximus of Turin, bishop. Saint Maximus was a fifth century bishop of Turin, a ci…

On Thursday in the week after Epiphany to the Baptism of the Lord, our Church invites us to first read and reflect on a passage from the book of the prophet Isaiah (63:19b---64:11) entitled “God’s people plead for his coming”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a commentary on John by Saint Cyril of Alexander, bishop. Saint Cyril was born in 370 …

On Wednesday in the week after Epiphany to the Baptism of the Lord, our Church invites us to first read and reflect on a passage from the book of the prophet Isaiah (63: 7-19) entitled “The mercy of the Lord is remembered by prophet forsaken”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a sermon by Saint Peter Proclus of Constantinople, bishop. Saint Proc…

On Tuesday in the week after Epiphany to the Baptism of the Lord, our Church invites us to first read and reflect on a passage from the book of the prophet Isaiah (62: 1-12) entitled “The approach of redemption”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a sermon on the Epiphany attributed Hippolytus, priest. Saint Hippolytus is one of the most importan…

Today, Monday in the week after Epiphany to the Baptism of the Lord, we are invited to first read and reflect on a passage from the book of the prophet Isaiah (61: 1-11) entitled “The Spirit of the Lord is upon his servant”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a sermon by Saint Peter Chrysologus, bishop. Saint Peter Chrysologus was a fourth centur…

Today, Sunday, as our Church celebrates the Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord, we are invited to first read and reflect on a passage from the book of the prophet Isaiah (60: 1-22) entitled “The revelation of God’s glory over Jerusalem”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a sermon by Saint Leo the Great, pope. The Epiphany of the Lord is a Chr…

Today, January 4 , as our Church celebrates the Memorial of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton, we are first invited to reflect on a passage from the letter of the apostle Paul to the Ephesians (4: 1-24), entitled “Grace has been given to each one for the building up of the body of Christ”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a homily on the Gospels by Sai…

Today, January 3, as our Church celebrates The Most holy Name of Jesus we are invited to reflect on a passage from the letter of the apostle Paul to the Colossians (3: 5-16), entitled “The new life of man”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a treatise on John by Saint Augustine, bishop. Reverence for the Holy Name of our Lord, Jesus Christ, aros…

Today, January 2, as our Church celebrates the Memorial of Bazil the Great and Gregory Nazianzen, Bishops and Doctors, we are invited to first read and reflect on a passage from the book of Wisdom (7: 7-16, 22-30), entitled “The joy of the just united to God”. Our treasure is from a sermon by Saint Gregory Nazianzen, bishop. Basil was born of a Chr…

Today, January 1, during the Octave of Christmas, when our Church celebrates the Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God, we are invited to first read and reflect on a passage from the first letter of the apostle Paul to the Hebrews (2: 9-17) entitled “Christ is like his brothers in every way”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a letter by Sai…

Today, December 31, as our Church celebrates the Seventh Day in the Octave of Christmas, we are invited to first read and reflect on a passage from the beginning of the letter of the apostle Paul to the Colossians (2: 4-15) entitled “Our faith in Christ”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a sermon by Saint Leo the Great, pope. Saint Leo became p…

Today, December 30, as our Church celebrates the Sixth Day in the Octave of Christmas, we are invited to first read and reflect on a passage from the letter of the apostle Paul to the Colossians (1: 15—2:3) entitled “Christ, the head of the Church; Paul the servant of the Church”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a treatise On the Refutation of…

Today, on the Sunday during the Octave of Christmas (the eight days beginning with Christmas Day and ending on New Year’s Day, January 1), when our Church celebrates the Feast of the Holy Family, we are invited to first read and reflect on a passage from the first letter of the apostle Paul to the Ephesians (5: 21---6: 4) entitled “ Christian life …

Today, December 28, as our church celebrates the Feast of the Holy Innocents, we are invited to first read and reflect on a passage from the book of Exodus (1: 8-16,22), entitled “Slaughter of the Hebrew children in Egypt”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a sermon by Saint Quodvultdeus, bishop. The Feast of the Holy Innocents, also known as Ch…

Today, December 27, as our church celebrates the Feast of John, Apostle and Evangelist, our Church invites us to read and reflect on a passage from the first letter of the apostle John (1: 1-2:3), entitled “Word of life and light of God”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a tractates on the first letter of John by Saint Augustine, bishop. St. Jo…

Today, December 26, as our church celebrates the Feast of Stephen First Martyr, during the Octave of Christmas, we are encouraged to read and reflect on a passage from the Acts of the Apostles (6: 8---7, 2a, 44-59), entitled “The martyrdom of Stephen”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a sermon by Saint Fulgentius of Ruspe, bishop. Stephen is tr…

Today, Christmas Day, as our Church celebrates The Nativity of the Lord we are invited to first read and reflect on a passage from the book of the prophet Isaiah (11: 1-10) entitled “The root of Jesse”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a sermon by Saint Leo the Great, pope. The announcement of the Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord from the …

Today, December 24th , as we celebrate the final day of Advent, our Church invites us to first read and reflect on a passage from the book of the prophet Isaiah (51: 17---52: 2, 7-10) entitled “The good news is brought to Jerusalem ”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a sermon by Saint Augustine, bishop. The days at the end of Advent, from Decem…

Today, December 23rd, as we celebrate the final days of Advent our Church invites us to first read and reflect on a passage from the book of the prophet Isaiah (51: 1-11) entitled “The salvation promised to the children of Abraham”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a treatise against the heresy of Noetus by Hippolytus. The days at the end of Ad…

Today, December 22nd , as we celebrate the final days of Advent our Church invites us to first read and reflect on a passage from the book of the prophet Isaiah (49: 14---50: 1) entitled “The restoration of Zion”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a commentary on Luke by Venerable Bede, priest. The days at the end of Advent, from December 17 to …

Today, December 21th, as we celebrate the final days of Advent our Church invites us to first read and reflect on a passage from the book of the prophet Isaiah (48: 12-21; 49: 9b-13) entitled “The new Exodus”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a commentary on Luke by Saint Ambrose, bishop. The days at the end of Advent, from December 17 to Chris…

Today, December 20th, as we celebrate the final days of Advent our Church invites us to first read and reflect on a passage from the book of the prophet Isaiah (48: 1-11) entitled “God alone is Lord of the future”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a homily In Praise of the Virgin Mother by Saint Bernard, abbot. The days at the end of Advent, fr…

Today, December 19th, as we celebrate the final days of Advent our Church invites us to first read and reflect on a passage from the book of the prophet Isaiah (47: 1, 3b-15) entitled “Lament for Babylon”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a treatise Against Heresies by Saint Irenaeus, bishop. The days at the end of Advent, from December 17 to C…

Today, December 18th, as we celebrate the final days of Advent, our Church invites us to first read and reflect on a passage from the book of the prophet Isaiah (46: 1-13) entitled “The Lord opposes the idols of Babylon”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a letter to Diognetus. The days at the end of Advent, from December 17 to Christmas, are de…

Today, December 17th, as we celebrate the final days of Advent, our Church invites us to first read and reflect on a passage from the book of the prophet Isaiah (45: 1-13) entitled “The salvation of Israel through Cyrus”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a sermon by Saint Leo the Great, pope. The days at the end of Advent, from December 17 to C…

On Monday of the Third Week of Advent our Church invites us to first read and reflect on a passage from the book of the prophet Isaiah (30: 18-26) entitled “The promise of future happiness”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a discourse On the Contemplation of God by William of Saint Thierry, abbot. William of Saint Thierry was a theologian and …

Today, December 20th, as we celebrate the final days of Advent our Church invites us to first read and reflect on a passage from the book of the prophet Isaiah (48: 1-11) entitled “God alone is Lord of the future”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a homily In Praise of the Virgin Mother by Saint Bernard, abbot. Saint Bernard was born in 1090 ne…

On the Third Sunday of Advent our Church invites us to first read and reflect on a passage from the book of the prophet Isaiah (29: 13-24) entitled “The judgement of the Lord is announced”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a sermon by Saint Augustine, bishop. Saint Augustine was born at Tagaste in Africa in 354. He was unsettled and restlessly …

Today, December 14, as our Church celebrates the Memorial of John of the Cross, Priest and Doctor, we are invited to first reflect on a passage from the book of Sirach (39: 4-10), entitled “The wisdom of a man who is learned in the Scriptures”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a spiritual Canticle by Saint John of the Cross, priest. Saint John …

Today, December 13, as our Church celebrates the Memorial of Lucy, Virgin and Martyr, we are invited to read and reflect on a passage from the first letter of the apostle Paul, to the Corinthians (7: 25-40), entitled “Christian chastity”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a sermon On the Dress of Virgins by Saint Cyprian, bishop and martyr. Sain…

Today, December 12, as our Church celebrates the Memorial of Our Lady of Guadalupe we are invited to reflect on a passage from the first book of Chronicles (17: 1-15), entitled “A prophecy concerning David’s son”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a sermon by Saint Sophronius, bishop. Saint Sophronius was a courageous leader of the Jerusalem Chu…

On Wednesday of the Second Week of Advent our Church invites us to first read and reflect on a passage from the book of the prophet Isaiah (25: 6—26: 6) entitled “The banquet of God. The song of the redeemed.”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a discourse on the psalms by Saint Augustine, bishop. Saint Augustine was born at Tagaste in Africa in…

On Tuesday of the Second Week of Advent our Church invites us to first read and reflect on a passage from the book of the prophet Isaiah (24: 19—25: 5) entitled “The kingdom of God. Thanksgiving”. Our treasure, which follows, is from the dogmatic constitution on the Church of the Second Vatican Council. Lumen gentium, the Dogmatic Constitution on t…

Today, December 8, as our church celebrates the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception we are first invited to read and reflect on a passage from the letter of the apostle Paul to the Romans (5: 12-21) entitled “Where sin abounds, there is an abundance of grace.” Our treasure, which follows, is from a sermon by Saint Ambrose, bishop. The Immaculate…

On the Second Sunday of Advent our Church invites us to first read and reflect on a passage from the book of the prophet Isaiah (22: 8b-23) entitled “Against the pride of Jerusalem and Shebna”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a commentary on Isaiah by Eusebeus of Caesarea, bishop. Eusebius of Caesarea (c. 260–c. 340) is known as the “father of…

Today, December 7, as our Church celebrates the Memorial of Ambrose, Bishop and Doctor, we are invited to read and reflect on a passage from the book of Wisdom (7: 7-16, 22-30), entitled “The joy of the just united to God”. Our treasure, which follows, is from a letter by Saint Ambrose, bishop. Ambrose was born of a Roman family at Trier about the …