181. Crosses with Christ (Luke 9:18-27)

“The only petition I would have you put forward on my behalf is that I may be given sufficient inward and outward strength to be as resolute in will as in words, and a Christian in reality instead of only in repute.”  - St. Ignatius of Antioch, martyr Luke 9:18-27: Now one day when he was praying alone in the presence of his disciples he put this question to them, ‘Who do the crowds say... Read More

175. Humble Pie (Luke 7:36-50)

“There will be no defense left to you on the day of judgement, when you will be judged according to the sentence you passed on others and you will be dealt with as you have dealt with others.”  - St. Cyprian Luke 7:36-50: One of the Pharisees invited him to a meal. When he arrived at the Pharisee’s house and took his place at table, a woman came in, who had a bad name in the town. She... Read More

173. Love Conquers Death (Luke 7:11-17)

“He was indeed the true God and hence brought it about that the blind saw, the lame walked, the deaf heard, he cleansed those afflicted with leprosy, and by a simple command called the dead back to life.”  – St. Gregory Agrigentinus Luke 7:11-17: Now soon afterwards he went to a town called Nain, accompanied by his disciples and a great number of people. When he was near the gate of the... Read More

180. A Test of Faith (Luke 9:1-17)

“Christ sent out the apostles as the ministers of his divine will. They were to proclaim that spiritual gospel which runs above natural law and written codes, and to call men to himself.”  - St. Procopius of Gaza Luke 9:1-17: He called the Twelve together and gave them power and authority over all devils and to cure diseases, and he sent them out to proclaim the kingdom of God and to heal.... Read More

Video – The Better Part and The 4 “Cs” of Meditation

In this video, Fr. John helps us understand how to use the “Four Cs” of meditation, Concentrate, Consider, Converse, and Commit. To learn more about this method and to dig deeper in your relationship with Christ through Christian meditation, please consider purchasing Fr. John’s fantastic book, The Better Part – A Christ Centered Resource for Personal Prayer. To learn... Read More

115. Hard-Hearted Hypocrisy (Mark 7:1-23)

“Be courageous; be not puffed up by prosperity nor cast down by adversity. Keep humble in this life so that God may exalt you in the next.”  - St. Stephen of Hungary Mark 7:1-23: The Pharisees and some of the scribes who had come from Jerusalem gathered round him, and they noticed that some of his disciples were eating with unclean hands, that is, without washing them. For the Pharisees,... Read More

259. Free to Stay or Go (John 6:60-71)

“Do not, my child, approach Jesus Christ with the hope of bending his will to yours: what I desire is that you yield yourself to him and that he receive you, so that he, your Savior, may do with you and in you whatever he pleases.”  – St. Cajetan John 6:60-71: After hearing it, many of his followers said, ‘This is intolerable language. How could anyone accept it?’ Jesus was aware... Read More

258. Eating Right (John 6:52-59)

“This sacrament is operative to produce both love and union with Christ. The greatest showing of love is to give oneself as food.”  - St. Albert the Great John 6:52-59: Then the Jews started arguing with one another: ‘How can this man give us his flesh to eat?’ they said. Jesus replied: ‘I tell you most solemnly, if you do not eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink his blood, you... Read More

257. Believing or Complaining (John 6:36-51)

“He gave himself to be our food; unhappy is the one who is unaware of so great a gift.” - St. Cajetan John 6:36-51: ‘But, as I have told you, you can see me and still you do not believe. All that the Father gives me will come to me, and whoever comes to me I shall not turn him away; because I have come from heaven, not to do my own will, but to do the will of the one who sent me. Now the... Read More

256. Working for Bread that Lasts (John 6:16-35)

“… In the same way we call Christ our bread, because he is the food of those who are members of his body.” - St. Cyprian  John 6:16-35: That evening the disciples went down to the shore of the lake and got into a boat to make for Capernaum on the other side of the lake. It was getting dark by now and Jesus had still not rejoined them. The wind was strong, and the sea was getting rough.... Read More

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