“I am with him in the time of trial”
Everything may collapse and fail. Events may turn out contrary to what was expected and great adversity may come. But nothing is to be gained by being perturbed. Furthermore, remember the confident prayer of the prophet: "The Lord is our judge, the Lord gives us our laws, the Lord is our king; it is he who will save us." Say it devoutly every day, so that your behaviour may agree with the designs of Providence, which governs us for our own good. (Furrow, 855)
“The richness of our faith”
Don't be a pessimist. Don’t you realize that all that happens or can happen is for the best?—Your optimism will be a necessary consequence of your faith. (The Way, 378)
Commentary on the Gospel: Man of Little Faith!
Gospel for the 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Cycle A), and commentary.
Tuesday's Gospel: Value of the Ordinary
Gospel for Tuesday in the 4th Week of Ordinary Time, and commentary.
Wednesday's Gospel: Need for Faith
Gospel for Wednesday in the 4th Week of Ordinary Time, and commentary.
Thursday's Gospel: A Faith That Crosses Over Borders
Gospel for Thursday in the 5th Week of Ordinary Time, and commentary.
Monday's Gospel: A Father's Faith
Gospel for Monday in the 7th Week of Ordinary Time, and commentary.
Gospel for Saturday: "Of course I want to: be cured"
Commentary on the Gospel for Saturday after the Epiphany, during the Christmas season. ‘Lord, if you are willing, you can make me clean.’ The leper's actions in the Gospel teach us how to turn to the Lord with humility, trust and sincerity in order to obtain the remedy for all our weaknesses.
Commentary on the Gospel: Recognizing Jesus' Divinity
Gospel commentary for Friday of the 4th week of Lent. “I know him, because I come from him, and he sent me.” Lord, help us to believe more deeply in you, and grant us the gift of fortitude so that we may live each day as children of the Father.