“Teach us to number our days aright, that we may gain wisdom of heart.” – Ps. 90:12
Quick quiz…can you recite the Third Commandment? As it is written in the Book of Exodus, “Remember the Sabbath day – keep it holy.” (20:8) This rule can also be found in another form as the very first precept of the Church: “You shall attend Mass on Sundays and on holy days of obligations and rest from servile labor.” (Catechism of the Catholic Church, #2042)
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“When you hold a banquet, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, the blind; blessed indeed will you be because of their inability to repay you.” – Luke 14:13-14
My wife and I are friends with a couple at our Parish who recently gave birth to their third child, a little baby boy. They had their son baptized at Mass a month later, and we were privileged to attend.
A few weeks ago these friends shared a remarkable story with us. They had received a letter in the mail with no return address on the envelope. A simple note was inside. It read, "I was blessed to witness your son's baptism. You are doing a great job with your little family, and your faith is inspiring. Keep up the good work." Included with the anonymous note was a stack of hundred dollar bills, which added up to a total of $1,000.
Read More“Strive to enter through the narrow gate, for many, I tell you, will attempt to enter but will not be strong enough.” – Luke 13:24
Jesus tells us that we must tread a fine path if we wish to enter the Kingdom of Heaven. Why would He say that? If He truly loves humanity, wouldn’t He want to make the gate wider and the road a bit more accommodating? Isn’t He being a bit cruel by demanding that we enter through such a narrow gate? Isn’t He restricting our freedom?
Read More“Consider how he endured such opposition from sinners, in order that you may not grow weary and lose heart.” – Hebrews 12:3
Can you name two saints who lived in the town of Assisi? Saint Francis likely comes to mind right away, but have you heard of his friend Saint Clare? In the year 1212, at the age of 18, she ran away from home to pursue a life of poverty and piety like Francis. This didn’t sit well with her family, who literally tried to drag her away from such a radical vocation, but to no avail.
Read MoreEach Wednesday, Rev. Father Frank Kyazze writes a blog reflecting his experiences with CARITAS & also on the core mission of CARITAS: Jesus' calling to "Love One Another." Fr. Frank is the first Seminarian of CARITAS For Children to be ordained. He is currently assigned to St. Joseph Minor Seminary in Nyenga, Uganda, as Dean of Studies. He is also a member of the Diocese of Lugazi, Uganda and sits on the CARITAS Board of Advisors.
