by Giltus Mathias | Feb 28, 2025 | Daily Reflections
Solemn Commemoration of the Passion Readings: Isaiah 53: 1-12Philippines 2: 6-11John 19: 17-30 Reflection: The Solemn Commemoration of the Passion is a significant feast for the Passionist Congregation, instituted by St. Paul of the Cross. Celebrated annually on the...
by Giltus Mathias | Feb 27, 2025 | Daily Reflections
Feast of St Gabriel of Our Lady of Sorrows (Francesco Possenti) CP Readings: Sirach (Ecclesiasticus) 51:13-20Mark 10: 17-21 Reflection: Today’s readings, from the Book of Sirach and the Gospel of Mark, are both concerned with a young man’s search for wisdom and...
by Giltus Mathias | Feb 26, 2025 | Daily Reflections
Readings: Sirach 4: 11-19Mark 9: 38-40 Reflection: In today’s gospel, Jesus is challenging John and the other disciples. The disciples seem to think they are an elite group with a monopoly on Jesus. There is no focus on the person being helped but on the fact that the...
by Giltus Mathias | Feb 25, 2025 | Daily Reflections
Readings: Ecclesiasticus 2:1-11Mark 9:30-37 Reflection: Our reading today is from the Book of Ecclesiasticus (also called the Writings of Joshua, son of Sirach). It is the oldest book of wisdom in the ancient world. It is their ancient version of our self-help...
by Giltus Mathias | Feb 24, 2025 | Daily Reflections
Readings: Sirach 1: 1-10Mark 9: 14-29 Reflection: Today’s gospel is about faith and unbelief and how we can pray for help and strength. The disciples brought disappointment to a pleading father because they failed to heal his possessed son. Jesus’ response, ‘You...
