Monthly Archives: July 2006

Seventeenth Sunday of Ordinary Time: God's abundant care for us.

Posted on July 30, 2006 by Father Pat

We are taking a bit of an excursus or diversion here for the next few Sundays. You may know that throughout this Church year, we have been reading from the Gospel of Mark. Well, for the next several Sundays (with … Continue reading →

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St. Martha

Posted on July 29, 2006 by Father Pat

Today's readings | Saint of the Day Along with her sister Mary, and brother Lazarus, St. Martha was a personal friend of Jesus.  He seems to have come to their house by invitation, not to affect a conversion or anything … Continue reading →

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Thursday of the 16th Week of Ordinary Time: Blessed are Your Eyes and Ears

Posted on July 27, 2006 by Father Pat

Today's readings  If your spiritual life is anything like mine, it often seems like God still speaks in parables. We often wonder what is the right direction to go in a given situation. We ponder why bad things happen to … Continue reading →

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Cardinal George to Undergo Surgery for Bladder Cancer

Posted on July 26, 2006 by Father Pat

Cardinal George to Undergo Surgery for Bladder Cancer "I ask my fellow priests, the religious, all Catholics in the Archdiocese and other friends and colleagues to pray for me. I trust that the Lord will give me the strength and … Continue reading →

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Ss. Joachim and Ann

Posted on July 26, 2006 by Father Pat

Saint of the Day Joachim and Ann—whether these are their real names or not—represent that entire quiet series of generations who faithfully perform their duties, practice their faith and establish an atmosphere for the coming of the Messiah, but remain … Continue reading →

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The Feast of St. James: We are called to be sacrament for the world

Posted on July 25, 2006 by Father Pat

Today's readings "Can you drink the chalice that I am going to drink?" Yesterday, I attended the funeral of a family friend. He was just 37 years old, had six children; two of them with special needs. It was probably … Continue reading →

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Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time: My Shepherd is the Lord

Posted on July 23, 2006 by Father Pat

Today’s readings I don’t know how you feel about being compared to sheep without a shepherd, but I have to tell you, I’m not all that flattered by it! Yet there’s some painful truth to that statement, and some rather … Continue reading →

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Christian Unity in the Office of Readings

Posted on July 23, 2006 by Father Pat

From today's Office of Readings I was delighted to hear of your love of God, so well-ordered and devout, and so I decided to address you in the faith of Jesus Christ. Honoured as I am with a name of … Continue reading →

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Friday of the 15th Week of Ordinary Time

Posted on July 21, 2006 by Father Pat

Today's readings Getting worship right isn't as easy as we make it out to be sometimes. Often we pay so much attention to picking the right songs, taking care of the art and environment, and the many other details. And … Continue reading →

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Thursday of the Fifteenth Week of Ordinary Time

Posted on July 20, 2006 by Father Pat

Today's readings “Our souls are restless until they rest in you.”  It was St. Augustine who said that, and I think those words are pretty timeless.  I was listening to the radio in the car yesterday, and heard a little … Continue reading →

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