27th Sunday in Ordinary Time, 2025

Posted by Christy .. on 9/29/25

My Dear People,

Faith is an immensely valuable treasure for souls in everyday life because it is a beacon of light and an immense consolation at all times of distress. Therefore, it must be jealously guarded in one’s heart.   

The Apostles, who were asked to grow in faith, desired ... Read More »

26th Sunday in Ordinary Time, 2025

Posted by Christy .. on 9/20/25

My Dear People,

Today Jesus speaks of the parable of the rich man. This is the parable to which all Christians should pay close attention. This parable can make a difference in one’s soul and where the individual will spend eternity.

To better impress in all hearts just how ... Read More »

25th Sunday in Ordinary Time, 2025

Posted by Christy .. on 9/20/25

My Dear People, 

The Readings today deal with how people squander their gifts from God and take advantage of others for selfish gains. 

In the first Reading, Amos reminds the people how they behaved and acted  against God by pursuing self interests; cheating on transactions; fixing scales, and buying ... Read More »

Exaltation of the Holy Cross, 2025

Posted by Christy .. on 9/07/25

My Dear People, 

Today we celebrate the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, a very important feast that precedes the Sunday Liturgy. Jesus spoke of how Moses lifted up the bronze serpent in the desert so those, if  bitten, would be healed when they looked at it. Jesus made the ... Read More »

23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, 2025

Posted by Christy .. on 9/07/25

My Dear People, 

Jesus was thinking how different the thoughts of men were, from his own, and the reasons so many do not accept an invitation from God. Thus, to the large crowd of people gathered around Him, He began to say convincingly that it was impossible to reconcile ... Read More »

22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time, 2025

Posted by Christy .. on 9/07/25

My Dear People,

Jesus Christ entered the home of a leading Pharisee on a Sabbath after receiving an invitation to dine at his house. He had invited Him because he was seeking an occasion to find reason to accuse Him, since the Sacred text says “they kept their eyes” ... Read More »

21st Sunday in Ordinary Time, 2025

Posted by Christy .. on 8/18/25

My Dear People, 

While Jesus was walking towards Jerusalem, a man asked Him if only a few would be saved. Jesus Christ did not answer the question directly, because it was not a question that concerned men; only God. How important is it for us to know if there ... Read More »

20th Sunday in Ordinary Time, 2025

Posted by Christy .. on 8/11/25

My Dear People,

Jesus continues focusing on His coming: “I have come to set the earth on fire.” This fire, different from what Elijah called down from heaven (9:54-55); 2 Kings 1:10), is associated with the Baptism that Jesus still has to receive. The words “fire” and “baptism” are ... Read More »

19th Sunday in Ordinary Time, 2025

Posted by Christy .. on 8/04/25

My Dear People, 

In today’s Gospel  Jesus is speaking to the Apostles about the responsible servant who is a steward of his master’s possessions while waiting for his return. This leads us to think we, as travelers on earth, are that prudent servant.

In those times, long garments were ... Read More »

18th Sunday in Ordinary Time, 2025

Posted by Christy .. on 8/04/25

My Dear People, 

An interruption from someone in the crowd leads to a change regarding teaching the disciples not “to be afraid” nor “worry” about facing persecution. In response to the man’s demand that Jesus settle an inheritance dispute, Jesus declines with a question that hints at His identity. He asks: “Who appointed me ... Read More »