Sep 29, 2025 | DAILY BREAD
Saint Jerome, Priest, Doctor
Tuesday of week 26 in Ordinary Time
First reading Zechariah – 8:20-23
The prophet Zechariah envisions a time when many nations will come together, saying, “I too will go to seek the Lord. Let us go with you, for we have heard that God is with you.” This is the essence of Christian witness: a life so permeated by God’s presence that others are drawn to seek Him because of what they see in us. Saint Jerome, whose feast we celebrate today, gave such a witness through his lifelong labor with Scripture. His love for the Word of God made him a servant of truth and a guide for the Church, reminding us that when we live faithfully in God’s presence, our lives can point others to Him without many words. True witness is not about persuasion or argument alone, it is about authenticity, letting the reality of God within us shine in such a way that others say: “I want to know the God who lives in you.” The invitation is simple yet profound: to live close to the Lord so that our presence becomes an open door to Him for others. Let’s reflect: Does my life bear such an authentic witness to God’s presence that others are moved to seek Him, saying, “Let us go with you, for we have heard that God is with you”?
Don Giorgio
Sep 28, 2025 | DAILY BREAD
Saints Michael, Gabriel and Raphael, Archangels
First reading Daniel 7:9-10,13-14
The prophet Daniel describes a vision of the Ancient One enthroned in majesty, with power and glory that will never pass away: “His sovereignty is an eternal sovereignty.” This eternal kingship is the unshakable foundation of our faith. The Archangels, Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael, are bound to this sovereignty. Michael defends God’s reign against the powers of darkness, Gabriel announces the coming of God’s kingdom in Christ, and Raphael brings God’s healing presence to His people. Their missions reflect different dimensions of the one truth: all creation serves the Lord whose rule is eternal. On this feast, we are invited to remember that God’s sovereignty is not abstract but active, working through His angels and through us when we live faithfully in His service. The Archangels remind us that heaven is not distant—it is engaged, present, and always working to guide us toward Christ, the Son of Man, whose dominion is everlasting. To honor the Archangels is to entrust ourselves more fully to God’s eternal sovereignty, confident that nothing can overcome His reign. Let’s reflect: Do I live each day under the sovereignty of God’s eternal kingdom, allowing the example and mission of the Archangels to inspire me to defend truth, announce the Gospel, and bring healing where it is needed?
Don Giorgio
Sep 27, 2025 | DAILY BREAD
- 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Readings: Amos 6:1a, 4–7; 1 Timothy 6:11–16
The prophet Amos warns against the illusion of comfort: lying on beds of ivory, feasting without care, and ignoring the suffering of others is not the life of God’s people. Comfort can easily become a trap, blinding us to what truly matters. Saint Paul, in contrast, exhorts Timothy to pursue the treasures that endure: “righteousness, devotion, faith, love, patience, and gentleness.” These are not luxuries but the essentials of Christian living, virtues that shape us into disciples who reflect Christ. To “compete well for the faith” is not about rivalry but perseverance. It’s about struggling daily against selfishness, complacency, and distraction so that we may grasp eternal life, the true inheritance promised in Christ. The readings challenge us to examine whether we are investing our energy in creating a comfortable life or in building a faithful one. The path of Christ is not marked by ease but by love lived in action, patience in trial, and gentleness in strength. Eternal life is not won by possessions or status but by clinging to the One who is already our life. Let’s reflect: Am I more focused on building a comfortable life for myself, or am I striving each day to pursue righteousness, devotion, faith, love, patience, and gentleness so that I may truly lay hold of eternal life?
Don Giorgio
Don Giorgio
Sep 27, 2025 | DAILY BREAD
Saint Vincent de Paul, Priest
First reading Zechariah 2:5-9,14-15
The prophet Zechariah proclaims God’s promise: “Sing, rejoice, daughter of Zion; for I am coming to dwell in the middle of you.” This promise finds its deepest fulfillment in the mystery of the Eucharist, where Christ Himself chooses to dwell in our midst—not as an abstract idea, but as a real presence, body and blood, soul and divinity. In every celebration of the Eucharist, heaven touches earth and God fulfills His promise of closeness. Yet this presence also extends beyond the altar: Christ dwells among us in the poor, the forgotten, and the marginalized. Saint Vincent de Paul, whose life was completely dedicated to the service of the poor, reminds us that devotion to the Eucharist must flow into love for those in whom Christ chooses to dwell. To recognize Him in the consecrated Host while ignoring Him in the hungry or abandoned is to miss the fullness of His presence. Today we are invited to rejoice in the God who dwells with us, and to allow our Eucharistic communion to become concrete in acts of charity, compassion, and justice for our brothers and sisters. Let’s reflect: Do I truly rejoice in Christ’s presence among us—both in the Eucharist and in the poor—and allow my communion with Him at the altar to overflow into acts of love and service toward those most in need?
Don Giorgio
Sep 26, 2025 | DAILY BREAD
Friday of week 25 in Ordinary Time
Saints Cosmas and Damian, Martyrs
First reading Haggai 1:15-2:9
Through the prophet Haggai, the Lord makes a stunning promise: “The new glory of this Temple is going to surpass the old… and in this place I will give peace.” This prophecy points beyond stone and structure to Jesus Christ Himself, the true Temple in whom God’s presence fully dwells. The glory of the new Temple is not in its walls but in the person of Christ, who brings peace not as the world gives but as reconciliation with God. This peace is His gift, sealed by His blood, and it surpasses every earthly glory because it transforms hearts and unites us in communion with the Father. On this feast of Saints Cosmas and Damian, physicians and martyrs, we see this prophecy lived out: their faith in Christ, the living Temple, gave them courage to endure suffering and to offer healing in both body and soul. Today’s reading calls us to trust that true peace is found only in Christ, and to let our lives, like theirs, become places where His glory is revealed. Let’s reflect: Do I seek peace in fleeting things, or do I anchor my heart in Christ—the true Temple—whose glory surpasses all else and whose presence alone can bring lasting peace?
Don Giorgio
