Reading: John 12:20-26 By now, most of us are quite familiar with the story of Oscar Romero, and the dramatic moment of his death…assassinated while

A poetic reflection on the Venite (Psalm 95) Although now, the Daily Office is an ingrained piece of my daily prayer life, many years ago,

a poetic reflection:  You would think with someone chosen to replace Judas as one of the apostles, we’d know more about him – Matthias… But

(a poetic look at a legend about one of Scholastica’s final days) Gospel reading for the feast of Scholastica, February 10, 2023: Matthew 6:5-8   Benedict

In the Midst of Us (A poetic reflection on the Prayer of St. John Chrysostom) Daily Office Readings for the feast day of John Chrysostom,

A poetic reflection on Mark 2:13-22 When I finished the Camino last June, I was probably in the best physical shape I have been in

(A poetic reflection on Luke 1:57-66, for December 23, 2022) I’ve always appreciated that Luke included a family argument in his telling of the story

In Remembrance (A poetic reflection on Luke 22:14) Today, when Jesus expounds on the words we hear every Sunday in the Eucharistic Prayer in the

A poetic reflection on Luke 19:28-40 Mom, I’ve had the most extraordinary day today. Really, my day started out like every other. I got up and

(A poetic reflection on Martin of Tours) Daily Office Reading for the feast of Martin of Tours, November 11,2022: Psalm 15; Isaiah 58:6-12; Matthew 25:31–40 “Here he