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Saint Gregory the Great became pope at the age of 50. In his new role, he had much to do both within and outside the Church. Known for his reform of the liturgy, he is credited as the author of the Gregorian chant used for centuries in the Latin church.
When Jesus’ disciples seem to be disregarding the requirements of Sabbath observance by picking and eating grain from the fields the Pharisees protest. Jesus says what his followers are doing is acceptable because he approves of it and he–the Son of man–is Lord of the Sabbath.
St. Francis taught us that the antidote to confusion and paralysis is always a return to simplicity, to what is right in front of us.
Victims of the French Revolution, Blessed John Francis Burté and Companions witnessed to their faith by refusing to take a civil oath which amounted to a denial of their faith. On a single day in Paris, 185 priests and religious were martyred.
You don’t respond to the newness that Jesus is proclaiming by grim dolefulness. Jesus expects his followers to be happy, to be joyful, to be grateful in his company.
Moving our bodies energizes our minds and spirits and awakens us to new perspectives. When we move our bodies, our spirits move as well! God is with you on the journey.
One of the 14 Holy Helpers of Germany, Saint Giles was a popular saint in Germany, England, and elsewhere. While we know little about him, his wide popularity attests to his holiness.
Jesus is still generous today. To a worldwide community of believers he provides the sacraments, the Scriptures, the Church’s teaching, the companionship of the faithful. We are called to be grateful.
Evaluate your daily routine. What gets the most attention? If you find you don’t have time for prayer or service to others, make the time by cutting out something else.
We know little about Joseph of Arimathea and Nicodemus except what we find in scripture. We do know that they were Jewish men of some standing who were not afraid to express their respect for Jesus.
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