Saint Andrew, Apostle
Today’s readings As is the case for most of the apostles, we don’t know a whole lot about Saint Andrew. And I think that’s appropriate, because what we need to know about the apostles is that they were followers of … Continued
Saint Cecilia, Virgin Martyr
Today’s readings For those of you who are musicians, whether you play an instrument or sing, this is your feast day. Today we celebrate Saint Cecilia, a virgin and martyr of the early church who is the patron saint of … Continued
Saint Josaphat, Bishop and Martyr
Mass for the school children. So today, you notice, I’m sure, that I am wearing red vestments. I’m wearing red vestments because today’s saint, Saint Josaphat, was a martyr. Do you know what a martyr is? That’s right, it’s a … Continued
Saint Martin of Tours/Veterans Day
Today we have the opportunity to celebrate some heroes. One hero is today’s saint, Saint Martin of Tours, who was actually a veteran and a fierce defender of our faith. The other heroes are our nation’s veterans, who have fought … Continued
Saints Simon and Jude, Apostles
Today’s readings There’s a great scene in one of my favorite movies, “The Princess Bride,” when Vizzini and Inigo Montoya are sword fighting, and Vizzini keeps using the word “inconceivable.” After a while, Inigo says, “You keep using that word. I do … Continued
Saint Teresa of Avila (Teresa of Jesus), Virgin, Mystic, and Doctor of the Church
Mass for the school children. Today we celebrate the memorial of Saint Teresa of Avila, also known as Saint Teresa of Jesus. Saint Teresa was a mystic, one who had deep experiences of prayer that enabled her to have visions. She was … Continued
Pope Saint John XXIII
The firstborn son of a farming family in Sotto il Monte, near Bergamo in northern Italy, Angelo Giuseppe Roncalli was always proud of his down-to-earth roots. After his ordination in 1904, Fr. Roncalli returned to Rome for canon law studies. … Continued
Saint Pius of Pietreclina (Padre Pio)
Today’s readings At the age of 15, Francesco Forgione joined the Capuchins and took the name of Pio. He was ordained in 1910 and was drafted during World War I. After he was discovered to have tuberculosis, he was discharged. … Continued
Saint Matthew, Apostle and Evangelist
Today’s readings For those of us who strive to live as disciples, today’s feast is really a joy. I say that because Matthew was qualified to be a disciple of Jesus in much the same way that we are qualified to … Continued
Saints Andrew Kim Tae-gŏn, Priest, and Paul Chŏng Ha-sang, and Companions, Martyrs
Today’s readings As we come together this evening to begin the year of faith formation in our Confirmation program, I think today’s readings and saints really speak to us. The Gospel this evening reminds us that when we are filled … Continued
You must be logged in to post a comment.