The seventy returned with joy saying, Lord even the demons are subject to us in your name. Nevertheless do not rejoice in this, that the spirits are subject to you; but rejoice that your names are written in heaven. read more

To challenge one another to act on the love and compassion we receive from God. read more

Jesus unto them, I will ask you one thing; Is it lawful on the sabbath days to do good, or to do evil? to save life, or to destroy it? And looking round about upon them all, he said unto the man, Stretch forth thy hand. And he did so: and his hand was restored whole as the other. read more

God sent his Son to save us and to forgive us, making us his adopted children. Like the Trinity, may we be united in peace and love through the Spirit, through whom we offer God praise and glory. read more

But the seed on good soil stands for those with a noble and good heart, who hear the word, retain it, and by persevering produce a crop. (Luke 8:15). read more

The feast is ready, but those who were invited were not worthy to come. Go out, therefore, into the main roads and invite to the feast whomever you find. read more

To be a disciple of Christ means to share in his cross (Mt 10:25). In martyrdom, a disciple becomes fully identified with Christ; in fact, the Greek martur means �witness�. While most Christians are not called to die for the Faith, all must be prepared to bear witness to and suffer for Christ (CCC 1225, 1506). read more

All authority including civil authority comes from God. Therefore, anyone in a position of legitimate authority is worthy of respect, honor, and obedience. read more

St. Thomas Aquinas said: After God, man is chiefly indebted to his parents and to his country, and, therefore, just as religion must render worship to God, so, to a lesser degree, piety must pay honor to parents and to country. read more

We as Church, as communities, as individuals need the constant guidance of the Spirit that we may remain faithful to the truth that is given us and be always open to understanding it more deeply so that we can pass it on to others with full integrity. read more

The cup we share is it not the blood of Christ? And the bread we break, is it not his body? Just as God fed the Israelites with manna from heaven, so to do we feed on the best of wheat, the bread of angels' food for the pilgrim journey. read more

Christ's love for Christians is a reflection of the love the three divine persons have for one another and for all men: We love, because he first loved us (1Jn 4:19). The certainty that God loves us is the source of Christian joy, but it is also something, which calls for a fruitful response on our part. read more