Call to me and I will answer you, and will tell you great and hidden things that you have not known. (Jeremiah 33:3)
Homily
The Priority of Prayer - Wednesday, January 14, 2026
Rising very early before dawn, he left and went off to a deserted place, where he prayed. Simon and those who were with him pursued him and on finding him said, “Everyone is looking for you.” Mark 1:35–39
The Author and Teacher - Tuesday, January 13, 2026
Jesus came to Capernaum with his followers, and on the sabbath he entered the synagogue and taught. The people were astonished at his teaching, for he taught them as one having authority and not as the scribes. Mark 1:21–22
Do Not Hesitate - Monday, January 12, 2026
Jesus came to Galilee proclaiming the Gospel of God: “This is the time of fulfillment. The Kingdom of God is at hand. Repent, and believe in the Gospel.” Mark 1:15–17
An Indelible Spiritual Mark - Sunday, January 11, 2026
Jesus came from Galilee to John at the Jordan to be baptized by him. John tried to prevent him, saying, “I need to be baptized by you, and yet you are coming to me?” Matthew 3:13–15
He Must Increase in Your Soul - Saturday, January 10, 2026
“Rabbi, the one who was with you across the Jordan, to whom you testified, here he is baptizing and everyone is coming to him.” John answered and said, “No one can receive anything except what has been given from heaven. John 3:26–30
A Model of Prayer - Friday, January 9, 2026
It happened that there was a man full of leprosy in one of the towns where Jesus was; and when he saw Jesus, he fell prostrate, pleaded with him, and said, “Lord, if you wish, you can make me clean.” Luke 5:12
God’s Perfect Timing - Thursday, January 8, 2026
Jesus returned to Galilee in the power of the Spirit, and news of him spread throughout the whole region. He taught in their synagogues and was praised by all. Luke 4:14–15
It is I, Do Not Be Afraid! - Wednesday, January 7, 2026
“Take courage, it is I, do not be afraid!” He got into the boat with them and the wind died down. They were completely astounded. They had not understood the incident of the loaves. On the contrary, their hearts were hardened. Mark 6:50–52
Practicality is Not Enough - Tuesday, January 6, 2026
By now it was already late and his disciples approached him and said, “This is a deserted place and it is already very late. Dismiss them so that they can go to the surrounding farms and villages and buy themselves something to eat.” Mark 6:35–36
Evangelizing the World - Monday, January 5, 2026
[Jesus] went around all of Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, proclaiming the Gospel of the Kingdom, and curing every disease and illness among the people. His fame spread to all of Syria, and they brought to him all who were sick with various disease
The Star of Bethlehem - Sunday, January 4, 2026
When Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea, in the days of King Herod, behold, magi from the east arrived in Jerusalem, saying, “Where is the newborn king of the Jews? Matthew 2:1–3
Behold Him with Wonder and Awe - Saturday, January 3, 2026
John the Baptist saw Jesus coming toward him and said, “Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world. He is the one of whom I said, ‘A man is coming after me who ranks ahead of me because he existed before me.’ John 1:29–31