I first experienced the living presence of Mary in Jerusalem. While there on a study tour, I slipped into a chapel one day, seeking a few moments of reflective solitude. I found myself drawn to a gentle, lovely image of Mary over a side altar. As I enjoyed her beauty, I realized that she was […]MORE

Today’s celebration awakens us to how deeply God loves us. Imagine being among the Israelites and hearing “that the Lord set his heart on you.” Indeed, they have been chosen to enter into a special relationship as a people sacred to God. Remembering the promise made to their ancestors, God has brought them out of […]MORE

A reflection on the readings of the day for February 26, 2026 Book of Esther C:12, 14-16, 23-25 and Matthew 7:7-12 In her time of dire need, Queen Esther knows where to turn in today’s first reading: to God, her only hope. Her uncle, Mordecai, has warned her of a plot to destroy all the Jews […]MORE