Athanasius, bishop of Alexandria and doctor of the Church, An May 2nd, memorial Position: Patriarch and Doctor of the Church Death: 373 Patron: is invoked as an aid against headaches Attributes: An older bishop with a longer beard and sometimes … Continue reading → The post St. Athanasius appeared first on predication.net.
In a religious education class, a catechist asked his students to write a short essay on the following topic: ‘Which relic of which saint would you like to have to make your wish come true, and why?’ The catechist laughed … Continue reading → The post Saint Joseph the Worker Mt 13, 54-58 appeared first […]
‘The Last Supper’. So much happened during it! First, Jesus bowed down to wash the disciples’ dirty feet, taking on the role of the lowest of the low, and said: ‘As I have done for you, you must do for … Continue reading → The post Fifth Sunday of Easter, Year John 14.1-12 appeared first […]
Jesus’ invitation! Today, as we celebrate the Feast of St Catherine of Siena, the patron saint of Europe, let us remember Jesus’ invitation to us all: ‘Come to me, all of you, and learn from me.’ This invitation also comes … Continue reading → The post St. Catherine of Siena. appeared first on predication.net.
In today’s Gospel reading, Jesus’ words are neither soft nor vague. He says clearly: ‘I am the gate… I have come so that they may have life.’ He also reveals the cruel truth that we would rather not hear: that … Continue reading → The post When a shepherd’s work stinks appeared first on predication.net.