Day two of the 2017 Simbang Gabi novena brought a familiar celebrant–Father Jack O’Hara, who was vicar at the neighborhood parish back in 2005 when I returned to faith. Father Jack’s and my paths have crossed numerous times in the intervening years, most recently at last month’s viewing for his colleague of 13 years and… Continue reading Simbang Gabi 2017: Testifying to the Light
Month: December 2017
Simbang Gabi 2017: Being John the Baptist
(John the Baptist) said, “I am the voice of one crying out in the wilderness, ‘Make straight the way of the Lord,’” as the prophet Isaiah said. (John 1:23) “Who is our John the Baptist, and how do we treat them?” the priest asked at the opening Mass of the 2017 Simbang Gabi novena at a parish… Continue reading Simbang Gabi 2017: Being John the Baptist
Wednesday’s Woman: Blessed Catalina de Maria Rodriguez
The Basics: Born November 27, 1823, in Argentina; died April 5, 1896, in Argentina; beatified November 25, 2017; feast day, November 27. Wife; woman religious. The Story: This newly beatified woman was born Saturnina Rodriguez, into a politically prominent family. When she was still in her teens, she took a course in Jesuit spirituality and discerned the need… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: Blessed Catalina de Maria Rodriguez
Deeds of Hope
Note: On Tuesdays and some Sundays, you can find me at Your Daily Tripod, owned by my friend TonyD. A longer version of the post below appears there. In today’s lectionary readings, we come face to face with two strong women, women strong in their faith, though they are called to show it in vastly different… Continue reading Deeds of Hope