Blog Post by Michael Maher S.J.
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9 April 2025
Wednesday of the Fifth Week of Lent Today’s first reading always leaves the lector with no little confusion on how to pronounce the names ...
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8 April 2025
Tuesday of the Fifth Week of Lent In today’s gospel, John states the following: Because of the way he spoke, many followed him. There are many ...
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7 April 2025
Monday of the Fifth Week of Lent The lengthy first reading tells the story of Susana whose reputation was being comprised two degenerate men ...
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6 April 2025
Fifth Sunday of Lent In the early church, the weeks prior to easter provided the time of catechesis for those who would be entering the church. ...
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1 February 2025
Saturday of the Third Week in Ordinary Time Both readings today speak of the merits of faith. For some intellectuals, particularly those of the ...
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31 January 2025
Memorial of Saint John Bosco, Priest John Bosco (1815-1888) is one of the great saints of modern Catholicism. He grew up in Turin, Italy a city ...
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30 January 2025
Thursday of the Third Week in Ordinary Time The gospel today notes the words of Jesus who reminded his listeners that a lamp is meant to be ...
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29 January 2025
Wednesday of the Third Week in Ordinary Time Today’s gospel has often provided a means for me to explain what the purpose of a Jesuit education ...
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28 January 2025
Memorial of Saint Thomas Aquinas, Priest and Doctor of the Church For Ignatius of Loyola, Thomas was “the philosopher.” Much can be read and ...
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27 January 2025
Monday of the Third Week in Ordinary Time From today’s gospel reading we find the well-known saying that house divided cannot stand. The truth ...
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