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Coronation of the Virgin Blessed Fra Angelico [ Web Gallery of Art ] This year All Souls' Day falls on Sunday - in most places. It takes precedence over the 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C. There are no specific readings for All Souls' Day. Readings may be taken from those for Masses for the Dead. Matthew 5:1-12a, below, is proper to All Saints' Day and may also be used on All Souls' Day. In England & Wales and in Scotland this year  All Saints' Day will be celebrated on Sunday and All Souls' Day on Monday. Readings   (Jerusalem Bible: Australia, Ireland, New Zealand) Readings  ( All Saints )  (English Standard Version, Catholic Edition: ( England & Wales, Scotland ) Readings  ( All Souls )   (English Standard Version, Catholic Edition: ( England & Wales, Scotland ) Readings   (New American Bible: Philippines, USA) Gospel   Matthew 5:1-12a  (English Standard Version, Anglicised) At that time: Seeing the crowds, Jesus went u...

                                               Tenor I have one question for you. . .  Do you care?  Take about 15 minutes to listen carefully to this talk by Senator Elissa Slotkin about our current state of affairs. She gives a wonderful, succinct, big picture of where we might be headed as a country. The woman knows what she's talking about. She has immense experience and knowledge when it comes to military and intelligence.  This is chilling. Janet Cassidy Email me at:  jmctm2@gmail.com janetcassidy.com https://www.facebook.com/reflectionsinfaith/ https://www.youtube.com/@janetcassidy  Here is the direct link to her talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fnUO0Plcpbo    

                                                        Bible Study Media Do you put too much emphasis on what other people think of your work, or maybe your ideas? Does this lead you to doubt yourself?  I started listening to Fr. Mike Schmitz reading through "The Imitation of Christ." It is offered free online through Ascension. Anyway, in Chapter 7 of Book 1 he read: ". . . the judgments of God are different from the judgments of man; and often times that displeaseth Him which pleaseth men." If you get stuck in worrying about what other people think, this little insight is invaluable.  Sometimes we can place so much importance on what other people think, that it stifles what we do. If somebody is critical, or if enough people do not respond positively as we think they ought, it can cause us to stop doing what we may be called to do...

  Do you ever get mad and wonder where God is when you are experiencing grief or feeling pressed in from all sides?  Today's video reflection on Psalm 13 will give you a few minutes to regroup today and let God's Word flow through you. Be sure to check it out! Email me at:  jmctm2@gmail.com janetcassidy.com https://www.facebook.com/reflectionsinfaith/ https://www.youtube.com/@janetcassidy Here is the direct link to today's video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3AtmknrhBN8  

I'm keeping it short this week, (finally) telling how this summer's infection turned out, and sharing a poem my father wrote. A New Normal and a North Window "Autumn Yard Work" and Rejoicing Don't worry, by the way. The poem is short: only 14 words, including the title. More at A Catholic Citizen in America . (A short post. How the summer's infection changed my daily routine, and a short seasonal poem my father wrote. Also paying attention and rejoicing.)

  Today's reflection is for YOU if you are trying to live without God in your life. Which bible story is a good reminder that our dry bones need God's Spirit? Janet Cassidy  Email me at:  jmctm2@gmail.com janetcassidy.com https://www.facebook.com/reflectionsinfaith/ https://www.youtube.com/@janetcassidy Here is the direct link for the video:  https://youtu.be/IqbGJcqWenE

Church Interior with the Parable of the Pharisee and the Publican Dirck van Delen [ Web Gallery of Art ] Readings   (Jerusalem Bible: Australia, Ireland, New Zealand) Readings   (English Standard Version, Catholic Edition: England & Wales, India, Scotland)  Readings   (New American Bible: Philippines, USA) Gospel  Luke 18:1-8  (English Standard Version, Anglicised) At that time: Jesus told this parable to some who trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and treated others with contempt: ‘Two men went up into the Temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector. The Pharisee, standing by himself, prayed thus: “God, I thank you that I am not like other men, extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even like this tax collector. I fast twice a week; I give tithes of all that I get.” But the tax collector, standing far off, would not even lift up his eyes to heaven, but beat his breast, saying, “God, be merciful to me, a sinner!” I tell you, ...

  Here is my latest video reflection for you. If you are feeling stuck in a cycle in your life that you are not happy about, check this out! Janet Cassidy Email me at:  jmctm2@gmail.com janetcassidy.com https://www.facebook.com/reflectionsinfaith/ https://www.youtube.com/@janetcassidy  This is the direct link to the video.    https://youtu.be/Cf91ytpbAE4