Day 238: Fall of Jerusalem (2022)

Fr. Mike walks us through the fall of Jerusalem, and the intense lament of Jeremiah as he watches the people of Israel fall into captivity. He also introduces us to the Prophet Daniel, and his incredible gift of discerning dreams and proclaiming God’s Word. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 20-21, Daniel 1-2, and Proverbs 15:25-28. For […]

St. Joseph Calasanz

The Spanish priest St. Joseph Calasanz (1556-1648) devoted his life to the education of deprived children. Joseph was ordained in 1583 after being trained in canon law and theology. He went to Rome, where it seemed he had a promising Church career, but he was shocked by the ignorance and poor morals of the common […]

Lawyers and Pharisees

Readings for the Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time At a dinner party, Jesus turns the rules for banqueting and table etiquette on their heads.  Why? Gospel (Read Lk 14:1, 7-14) “On a Sabbath Jesus went to dine at the home of one of the leading Pharisees, and the people there were observing Him carefully.”  In just one […]

Back to school: what rights do parents have?

null / Shutterstock Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Aug 25, 2022 / 16:10 pm (CNA). As the start of the new school year approaches, Catholic parents face a tidal wave of concerns as more schools across the country adopt harmful gender policies, make … […]