Tuesday, September 30, 2014

September 30 - the Feast Day of Saint Jerome

Saint Jerome (c.342-420 AD)

A fourth-century scholar, Jerome was gradually drawn to Christianity, then became a great theologian, apologist, and above all, biblical scholar. His faithful scholarly work has blessed generations of Christians with the chance to encounter the Word of God through the biblical text.
 

Wednesday, September 17, 2014

Feast Day of Saint Robert Bellarmine

Born in Italy in 1542, Robert Bellarmine became a Jesuit. He was a teacher in Louvain and then a professor of theology at the Roman College. He helped revise the Latin Bible (Vulgate), directed the Roman College, supervised the Vatican library, and was the pope's theologian. Appointed cardinal and archbishop of Capua, he was greatly loved as a pastor. 


Sunday, September 7, 2014

National Grandparents Day

Though not widely celebrated, today is National Grandparents Day. A resolution passed by Congress and signed into law in 1978 states that the day’s purpose is “to honor grandparents, to give grandparents an opportunity to show love for their children’s children, and to help children become aware of strength, information, and guidance older people can offer.” 



Friday, September 5, 2014

The Word Among Us!

Today, I came across this quotation in "The Word Among Us" in their reflection on today's First Reading at Mass: 1 Corinthians 4:1-5.




Wednesday, August 27, 2014

August 27 - The Feast Day of Saint Monica

Born a Christian in North Africa, Monica married and bore three children. Through her example, her husband, Patricius, became a Christian, and she prayed for the conversion of her son Augustine, who had abandoned his Christian faith for Manichaeism. When he went to Italy, Monica met him in Milan, where he had met Bishop Ambrose and been baptized. She died during their return trip to Africa, saying all her hopes had been fulfilled. May we also never give up encouraging the spiritual journeys of those we love. 


Tuesday, August 19, 2014

Thursday, July 31, 2014

Trisha Day

I recently read this daily reflection in "Give Us This Day" written by Trisha Day. Trisha Day lives near Madison, Wisconsin. A frequent retreat leader, she helped found the Associates of the Iowa Cistercians, a group of lay men and women who incorporate Cistercian spirituality into their lives outside the monastery. 



Tuesday, July 29, 2014

The Six Three One Restaurant

Today I noticed and admired these two prints hanging on the wall of a favorite local Restaurant of mine in Southold, NY, the Six Three One: