Mass Readings For August 11, 2016

August 11, 2016 The Best Catholic

First Reading – Ezekiel 12:1-2 The word of the LORD came to me: Son of man, you live in the midst of a rebellious house; they have eyes to see but do not see, and ears to hear but do not hear, for they are a rebellious house. Now, son

Saint Lawrence

August 10, 2016 The Best Catholic

Saint Lawrence, being one of the seven deacons of Rome during the time of Pope St. Sixtus, was tasked to give help to the poor and needy.  In those times, persecution broke out in Rome and Pope St. Sixtus was executed.  The prefect of Rome who was a pagan ordered

Prayer Petitions For August 10, 2016

August 10, 2016 The Best Catholic

We encourage everyone to post your Daily Prayer Petitions in the Comments section below.  Together we pray as one Catholic Family for our intentions and the intentions of the Pope.  Let us also pray for the suffering souls in Purgatory. This is the hour when the King of martyrs offered

Mass Readings For August 10, 2016

August 10, 2016 The Best Catholic

First Reading – 2 Corinthians 9:6-10 Brothers and sisters: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. Each must do as already determined, without sadness or compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. Moreover, God is able to make every grace abundant for

Saint Teresa Benedicta of the Cross

August 9, 2016 The Best Catholic

Saint Teresa Benedicta of the Cross (named Edith Stein prior to her vocation) was a Carmelite nun and Martyr during the Nazi regime.  Although born into a Jewish family, she grew up an atheist and kept questioning who God truly was.  But with God’s grace, Saint Teresa was drawn to

Prayer Petitions For August 9, 2016

August 9, 2016 The Best Catholic

We encourage everyone to post your Daily Prayer Petitions in the Comments section below.  Together we pray as one Catholic Family for our intentions and the intentions of the Pope.  Let us also pray for the suffering souls in Purgatory. This is the hour when the King of martyrs offered

Mass Readings For August 9, 2016

August 9, 2016 The Best Catholic

First Reading – Ezekiel 2:8–3:4 The Lord GOD said to me: As for you, son of man, obey me when I speak to you: be not rebellious like this house of rebellion, but open your mouth and eat what I shall give you. It was then I saw a hand

Where Is God Amidst Suffering and Pain?

August 8, 2016 Mary Kris I. Figueroa

What if your problems are too severe? It’s true almost everyone has problems- many of them, though, are solvable. It’s just a normal part of living. Several people even measure their own problems more than they actually are. These troubles are not life-changing or threatening, urgent, and big enough to

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