Today’s Readings – Saint Francis de Sales, Bishop and Doctor

Francis de Sales was born at Thorens, in the Duchy of Savoy on 21 August, 1567, the eldest of six brothers from aristocratic parents. He went to the colleges of La Roche and Annecy, and then for five years at the College of Clermont, Paris, under the care of the Jesuits. While studying theology, he developed serious scruples about the much discussed Calvinist issue of predestination from which he was freed while praying to Our Lady.  As a result, he made a vow of chastity and consecrated himself to Our Lady. His father selected one of the noblest heiresses of Savoy to be his future wife, but Francis declared his intention of embracing the ecclesiastical life. The Bishop of Geneva obtained for Francis the position of Provost of the Chapter of Geneva, a post in the patronage of the pop … Continue

Yesterday’s Readings – Thursday of Week 2 of Ordinary Time - First Reading

Commentary on Hebrews 7:25—8:6

Today’s reading shows again the contrast between the high priests of the Law and Christ our High Priest. The Hebrew Christians (to whom the Letter is addressed) are being reminded, once again, that the Jesus Christ they are threatening to abandon i … Continue