All strength and virtue come from God. Should we boast, as the first reading says, we must boast in the Lord, and never in defiance to the Lord. This is because when we grow proud and self-willed with what is not originally ours but merely a gift of God, we invariably reject His providence. And…
Month: August 2018
Born Fundamentalist, Born Again Catholic – David Currie
David Currie was raised in a devout Christian family whose father was a fundamentalist preacher and both parents teachers at Moody Bible Institute. Currie’s whole upbringing was immersed in the life of fundamentalist Protestantism – theology professors, seminary presidents and founders of evangelical mission agencies were frequent guests at his family dinner table. Currie received…
Prepare For The End – August 31, 2018
Assuming that a voice rings out all over the world now, “Behold, the Lord is here! It is time for judgment,” what shall you be found doing? To that question a monk replied that he would go on doing what he was doing at the time of the announcement. That is because, what he does…
Are You Awake? – August 30, 2018
There is a daily battle between what we want and the good we ought to accomplish. This was the problem of the Corinthians when Paul went there to establish the Church. Corinth was a wealthy polytheistic city, with several idol temples and bedeviled with temple prostitution. St Paul first encouraged the converts by reminding them…
I Am With You To Deliver You – August 29, 2018
Have you read the story of the life and death of John the Baptist and so became afraid of speaking out the truth in the face of possible oppression or persecution? Have you become afraid of standing out of the crowd especially in the face of possible threats to your life? Listen to the voice…
Let No One Deceive You – August 28, 2018
One of the signs of the end of the world that Jesus mentioned when he was asked by his disciples is this: “Many will come using my name, and saying: ‘I am the Christ,’ and they will mislead many people” (Matt 24:5). Hence he warned them, “Be on your guard and let no one mislead…
St. Monica, Model of Christian Parents – August 27, 2018
St Paul, in most of his letters, reminds all that he and his companions tried to live exemplary lives, and that people should emulate them. Every leader is expected to live in like manner. Now, St. Monica, the mother of St. Augustine was a good disciple of St. Paul. She lived a life worthy of…
Follow Christ and Live – August 26, 2018
As part of his concluding discourses with the people of Israel, Moses set before them two ways – one which contains the Law of God and leads to life and prosperity, and another which is the way of other gods and leads to death and calamity. He encouraged them to choose the way of God…
We are God’s Temple – August 25, 2018
The people of Israel lamented the destruction of the temple in Jerusalem and their going to exile because in it, they saw that God had abandoned them. Ezekiel’s message was one of consolation and restoration. The vision of God in the foreign land is an indication that God cannot be caged or restricted. In Ezek…
The Secret of the Rosary – St. Loius de Montfort
Probably the finest book ever written about the Rosary; appeals to all ages. Shows the great spiritual power of the Rosary, which is appreciated by few. Tells why the Rosary is the most important private prayer. Canon William says of De Montfort’s book, “It goes far beyond mere research. We might say that it contains…
St. Bartholomew – August 24, 2018
St Bartholomew was mentioned as one of the Apostles in the Synoptic Gospels and the biblical scholars think he is the same as the Nathaniel that was mentioned in John’s Gospel (cf. John 1:45-48). There, the Lord described him as a sincere man (John 1:47) and he showed himself to be a very humble man…
A New Heart and a New Spirit – August 23, 2018
The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases nor gets exhausted (Lam 3:22). The problems of the Israelites came from many angles. Some were caused by the misguidance of their leaders, others from the sins of their ancestors, and some others from the sins (laissez-faire attitude) of the people themselves. But, irrespective of the source,…
The Evening Chapel 