Readings of the day: RB 32 The Tools and Property of the MonasteryMass: Ho 6:1-6; Resp Ps 51; Lk 18:9-14


Jesus addressed this parable to those whowere convinced of their own righteousness and despised everyone else.
There is nothing more dangerous, nor more hideous, than spiritual pride. It is a ve

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Readings of the day: RB 31:1-12 The Qualities Required by the CellarerMass: Jr 7:23-28; Resp Ps 95; Lk 11:14-23

Readings of the day: RB 29 The Readmission of Any Who Leave the MonasteryMass: Da 3:25, 34-43; Resp Ps 25; Mt 18:21-35


If my sister or brother sins against me, how often must I forgive her?As many as seven times?‘I SAY TO YOU, NOT SEVEN TIMES BUT SEVENTY-SEVEN TIMES.’
Jesus isn’t ex

Saint Katherine Drexel (1858-1955): American; heiress; philanthropist; foundress Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament, Xavier University of Louisiana; canonized 2000.

Readings of the day: RB 26 Unlawful Association with the ExcommunicatedMass: Mi 7:14-15, 18-20; Resp Ps 103; Lk 15:1-3, 11-32

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Readings of the day: RB 25 Punishment for More Serious FaultsMass: Gn 37:3-4, 12-13a, 17b-28; Resp Ps 105; Mt 21:33-43, 45-46


My favorite Bible story as a child was of Joseph and his colorful coat. As I recall, my mom had given me a book about it: Joseph and the Coat of Many Colors. I don’t re