Feast of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel (Page 3)

Through Mary to Jesus

Through Mary to Jesus. From the Mystical Instructions by Michael of Saint Augustine (L. 1, tr. 1, C. 18: ed. Antwerp 1671, pp. 31-32)         It is my duty, I feel, to recommend to everyone this outstandingly effective means of leading a devout life in Christ: heartfelt devotion, filial love and the tenderest affection toward Mary, the most lovable of mothers. We hail her—do we not?—as Mother of Grace and Mother of Mercy. But both grace and mercy are indispensable…

15th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A. The Readings: Isaiah 55:10-11; Romans 8:18-23; Matt 13:1-23. 

The Readings: Isaiah 55:10-11; Romans 8:18-23; Matt 13:1-23.  By Fr. Augustine Agwulonu, OP. Theme: The Sower, the Seed, the Sowing, and Superabundant Fruit.            The process involving sowing the seed, its growth, and production of fruit might appear challenging and rough. The inimical forces can make the cultivation to appear like a futile endeavour. However, the production of superabundant fruit is certain: hundred-fold, sixtyfold, and thirty-fold. Our loving God, like the Sower of viable seeds, faithfully…