Daily Reflections

The Feast of the Archangels directs our attention to the invisible spiritual world created by God and ordered toward his glory. Daniel’s vision presents the heavenly court and the mysterious Son of Man receiving everlasting dominion. Revelation depicts Michael and his angels engaged in the spiritual conflict against the dragon. In the Gospel, Jesus promises […]

The Book of Job confronts the mystery of suffering. Job loses his possessions and family yet refuses to curse God. The Gospel then exposes another human weakness: the disciples argue about who is greatest. Jesus places a child beside himself and teaches that true greatness is found in receiving the little and becoming the least. […]

The readings challenge superficial righteousness and reveal conversion as the decisive mark of discipleship. Ezekiel insists that a person who turns away from wickedness can live, while the Gospel contrasts two sons: one initially refuses his father’s command but later obeys, while the other gives a verbal “yes” but does not act. The issue is […]

Ecclesiastes speaks directly about youth, aging, mortality, and the passing of earthly strength. Its exhortation to remember the Creator before life’s later years is not pessimism but wisdom. The Gospel, however, reveals that the disciples struggle to understand the meaning of Jesus’ coming Passion even while they marvel at his works. They see glory but […]