Brown Scapular of Our Lady of Mount Carmel This article is in honor of ‘Our Lady of Mount Carmel’ whose feast we celebrate on 16th July. Ever wondered why Catholics wear the scapular so devoutly & perseveringly (even on hot summer days when the wool of the scapular can be irritating to skin). Some might … Read more
Jesus The Bridegroom comes riding on a donkey. And Matthew says, “This took place to fulfill what was spoken by the prophet, saying . . . ‘Behold, your king is coming to you, humble, and mounted on a donkey, and on a colt, the foal of a beast of burden’†(Matthew 21:4-5). The people spread … Read more
“Whoever loves me will be loved by my Father, and I will love him and reveal myself to himâ€- (John 14:21) Love is at the center of Jesus’ farewell discourse: the love of the Father for the Son, our love for Jesus, which means keeping his commandments. Those who were listening to Jesus could easily … Read more