Monthly Archives: August 2007

Thursday of the Twenty-first Week of Ordinary Time

Posted on August 30, 2007 by Father Pat

Today’s readings When I was little, I often remember my grandmother saying “thank God for small favors!” Now that’s a holy and pious thought, and I’ll have you know my grandmother was certainly holy and pious. But when she said … Continue reading →

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Martyrdom of St. John the Baptist

Posted on August 29, 2007 by Father Pat

Todays’ readings Whenever you hear the stories of the saints, if you can’t read between the lives that they are always and everywhere pointing to Christ, then you’re missing the point. That’s a general rule of thumb when it comes … Continue reading →

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Twenty-first Sunday of Ordinary Time

Posted on August 26, 2007 by Father Pat

Today’s Readings “Strive to enter through the narrow gate, for many, I tell you, will attempt to enter but will not be strong enough.” Those are kind of chilling words, in a way. We’ve been so conditioned to think that … Continue reading →

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Saturday of the Twentieth Week of Ordinary Time

Posted on August 25, 2007 by Father Pat

Today’s readings You may often have heard me speak of one of my favorite spiritual principles, and that is: “it’s not about me.” Today, we have two wonderful Scriptural examples of that very principle. First we have Ruth, a foreigner, … Continue reading →

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St. Pius X

Posted on August 21, 2007 by Father Pat

Today’s readings | Today’s saint Yahweh-shalom is what Gideon called the altar he built to the LORD at Ophrah. “The Lord is our peace” is how we would translate that Hebrew name into English. It was certainly divine revelation that … Continue reading →

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Lord of All Hopefulness

Posted on August 20, 2007 by Father Pat

One of my favorite hymns from the Liturgy of the Hours is “Lord of all Hopefulness,” based on the Irish tune Slane. I found these two versions on YouTube, and think they are both good in their own way. The … Continue reading →

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Twentieth Sunday of Ordinary Time

Posted on August 19, 2007 by Father Pat

Today’s readings The Church’s Catechism tells us that “Fortitude is the moral virtue that ensures firmness in difficulties and constancy in the pursuit of the good. It strengthens the resolve to resist temptations and to overcome obstacles in the moral … Continue reading →

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Saturday of the Nineteenth Week of Ordinary Time

Posted on August 18, 2007 by Father Pat

Today’s readings “As for me and my house, we will serve the LORD.” My family has had a plaque with that very verse on it for as long as I can remember. This has always been one of my favorite … Continue reading →

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Thursday of the Nineteenth Week of Ordinary Time

Posted on August 16, 2007 by Father Pat

Today’s readings God always gives us a way out. The Israelites could celebrate that twice. Twice they came up against the obstacle of the deep waters. The first was on the way out of Egypt, and Moses was able to … Continue reading →

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The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Posted on August 15, 2007 by Father Pat

Today’s readings There is no Scripture story telling us about the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. This feast is based on a strong Tradition that developed in the early Church and has been venerated ever since. Remember that we … Continue reading →

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