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Daily Reflection

  • Birthday of the Blessed Virgin Mary

    Our identity is shaped by the people and stories that came before us. The genealogy surrounding the birth of Jesus reminds us that every family carries a history, and even an ordinary name can become part of something much greater.
    Reflection Date: September 8, 2026

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  • The Most Difficult Kind of Love

    Today, we are challenged to practice a kind of love that remains generous even when we are hurt, opposed, or treated unfairly. The gospel invites us to break the cycle of retaliation by choosing forgiveness, mercy, and goodness even toward those who make life difficult for us.
    Reflection Date: September 10, 2026
  • What Makes Life Meaningful?

    Today, we are challenged to look beyond comfort, success, and recognition and to notice the people whom society often overlooks. The gospel reminds us that a meaningful life is not measured simply by what we possess but also by how we respond to those who suffer.
    Reflection Date: September 9, 2026

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  • Surrounded by God’s Angels

    Reflection Date: September 29, 2022
    The Church recognizes the existence of three Archangels: Michael (‘one who is like God’), Gabriel (‘God’s Power’) and Raphael (‘God’s Doctor’).
  • The Cost of Discipleship

    Reflection Date: September 28, 2022
    “Leading life with past hunches is like driving a vehicle by looking at the rear-view mirror. There is no problem if you occasionally look at it. But if you permanently fix your eyes on it, you will meet with an accident.”
  • PrIde and SIn

    Reflection Date: September 26, 2022
    The gospel instructs us that ego is so subtle and cunning that it can raise its ugly head even in the name of spirituality.