Oct 17, 2025 | DAILY BREAD
Saint Ignatius of Antioch, Bishop, Martyr
Friday of week 28 in Ordinary Time
Reading: Romans 4:1-8
Abraham’s story reminds us that faith is not built on visible guarantees but on trust in the unseen promises of God. “Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness.” His righteousness came not from deeds, wealth, or status, but from a heart that dared to believe. Faith, in its purest form, is not passive—it’s a decision to trust even when circumstances contradict hope. Saint Ignatius of Antioch lived this same faith as he faced martyrdom, holding fast to Christ with courage and serenity. Like Abraham and Ignatius, we are called to believe that God’s promises are true even when we don’t see their fulfillment yet. In this faith, our lives become an offering that pleases God and reveals His glory. Let’s reflect: Do I place my trust in God’s promises even when I cannot see their outcome, or do I allow doubt and fear to weaken my faith?
Don Giorgio
Oct 16, 2025 | DAILY BREAD
Thursday of week 28 in Ordinary Time
Saint Hedwig, Religious
Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque, Virgin
Reading: Romans 3:21-30
Saint Paul reminds us that our justification is not earned but freely given through the redemptive sacrifice of Christ. In His Blood, the justice and mercy of God meet perfectly, justice, because sin is not ignored; mercy, because it is forgiven through love. This truth humbles every human pride: no law, effort, or personal merit can replace the grace that flows from the Cross. Faith becomes our response, the open hand that receives what cannot be achieved. Saints Hedwig and Margaret Mary Alacoque lived this mystery profoundly, Hedwig through her charity and detachment from wealth, and Margaret Mary through her devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, the living symbol of divine mercy. To live in faith is to trust daily in this grace that justifies, sanctifies, and renews. The more we rest in the mercy of Christ, the more our lives reflect His righteousness to the world. Let’s reflect: Do I rely on my own merits, or do I live each day grounded in the grace and mercy that flow from the redeeming love of Christ?
Don Giorgio
Oct 15, 2025 | DAILY BREAD
Saint Teresa of Ávila, Virgin, Doctor
Wednesday of week 28 in Ordinary Time
Reading: Romans 2:1-11 ·
Saint Paul’s message in Romans reminds us that God’s justice is perfect and impartial—He looks not at appearances or status but at the truth of each heart. “There will be glory, honor, and peace for everyone who does good,” Paul says, affirming that goodness, when rooted in love and sincerity, is always seen and rewarded by God. Saint Teresa of Ávila embodied this truth through her life of deep prayer, humility, and reform—proving that holiness is not confined to great deeds but is found in the consistent practice of love and truth. God’s impartiality is both a comfort and a challenge: comfort, because His mercy embraces all who seek Him; challenge, because it calls us to examine our own hearts without excuses or comparisons. What matters most is integrity before God—a life lived in goodness, even when unseen, becomes radiant in His eyes. Let’s reflect: Do I seek to live with integrity before God, doing good for His glory alone, or do I let judgment, pride, or comparison cloud my sense of what is truly right?
Don Giorgio
Oct 14, 2025 | NEWS
The Regional Chapter of the Tanzania Region is taking place in Chikukwe from October 12 to 18. The theme of the Chapter is: “Consecrated Life: New Hope in Christ.” Sixteen sisters from the Tanzania Region are participating in the Chapter. They are joined by the Superior General, Sr. Sybilla Kołtan, and the General Councilor, Sr. Franciszka Jarnot. The moderator and expert in canon law is Bishop Lazaro Msimbe, Ordinary of the Diocese of Morogoro. The topics scheduled for discussion during the Chapter concern: spiritual life and formation, community life, the role of the superior and obedience, as well as our apostolate and economic matters. The Chapter will end on Saturday with a joint thanksgiving to God for the graces received during the Chapter and for the fruits of this time.
Oct 14, 2025 | DAILY BREAD
Saint Callistus, Pope, Martyr
Tuesday of week 28 in Ordinary Time
Romans 1:16-25
Saint Paul’s words to the Romans remind us that the deepest form of blindness is not ignorance of God, but the refusal to recognize His hand at work in all things. When people know God yet fail to honor or thank Him, their hearts darken—not because God hides Himself, but because they close themselves to His light. Every moment of life, every breath, every beauty in creation is an invitation to gratitude, a sign pointing us back to the Creator. But when we make ourselves the center, reason becomes distorted, and life loses meaning. True wisdom begins in reverence and thanksgiving, acknowledging that all we have and are flows from God’s love. Gratitude reorders our mind and restores clarity to the soul; it transforms daily life into worship. To live without recognizing God is to live in shadow, but to see His presence in everything is to walk in joy and truth. Let’s reflect: Do I consciously honor and thank God for His presence in my daily life, or have I allowed pride and self-sufficiency to dim my awareness of His hand in all things?
Don Giorgio
