Tag: USCCB

Thirty Years Ago Today

I wrote this four years ago.  Today my husband and I are celebrating 34 years of marriage: From today’s first reading: Brothers and sisters: Be subordinate to one another out of reverence for Christ. Wives should be subordinate to their husbands as to the Lord. For the husband is head of his wife just as... Read more »
By Pam Spano,
October 30, 2016 at 6:30 am • 

Fortnight for Freedom

Fortnight for Freedom
On June 21 (through July 4) begins the third annual Fortnight for Freedom.  This year’s theme is the Freedom to Bear Witness. The defense of marriage and the right of religious freedom is critical in today’s society.  The Religious Freedom Restoration Act, signed by President Bill Clinton in 1993 needs to be upheld. I am terrible at... Read more »
By Pam Spano,
June 15, 2015 at 6:31 am • 

The Feast of the Holy Family

My daughter startled me with this question the other day:  “Do you think our family is different because of our faith?” I was startled because I wasn’t expecting it and also because I knew exactly what she meant.  She knows a lot of young people who don’t get along with their parents and their family... Read more »
By Pam Spano,
December 30, 2012 at 8:33 am • 
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The Visitation

In today’s Gospel, Mary visits her cousin Elizabeth who is pregnant with John the Baptist.  Moved by the Holy Spirit, Elizabeth blurts out: “Most blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb. And how does this happen to me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me? For... Read more »
By Pam Spano,
December 21, 2012 at 8:01 am • 

The Third Sunday of Advent

Today we celebrate the third Sunday of Advent, also known as “Gaudete” Sunday, which means “Rejoice!” In today’s Gospel, the crowds ask John the Baptist, “What should we do?”  His answer is quite simple: “Whoever has two cloaks should share with the person who has none. And whoever has food should do likewise.” Even tax... Read more »
By Pam Spano,
December 16, 2012 at 6:00 am • 

First Sunday of Advent

The readings for this first Sunday of Advent are filled with promises and dier warnings.  But it is the Psalm that brings the most hope: “To you, O Lord, I lift my soul.” – Psalm 25 The next four weeks are going to be very busy.  Lift your soul by reading scripture, or better yet,... Read more »
By Pam Spano,
December 2, 2012 at 8:43 am • 
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The Benefits of Blindness

As Jesus approached Jericho a blind man was sitting by the roadside begging, and hearing a crowd going by, he inquired what was happening. They told him, “Jesus of Nazareth is passing by.” He shouted, “Jesus, Son of David, have pity on me!” The people walking in front rebuked him, telling him to be silent,... Read more »
By Pam Spano,
November 19, 2012 at 8:37 am • 

Hope in Tribulation

Hope is something that everyone can relate to whether you’re Christian or not.  Most people believe in hope unless you’re a total pessimist. Before I was Catholic I had hope in many things.  I always hoped my mother would change and I continued that hope after my conversion.  It never happened, but I clung to... Read more »
By Pam Spano,
November 18, 2012 at 7:35 am • 

The Faith of Two Widows and My Daughter

Elijah asks the widow to make him a cake knowing she has very little for herself and her son and the widow in today’s gospel gives her last mite.  Who does that? My daughter apparently. My daughter was on a CTA platform when she heard a man crying.  No one was paying attention to him.... Read more »
By Pam Spano,
November 11, 2012 at 5:16 am • 
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All Souls Day

The commemoration of All Souls is rooted in the Church’s strong conviction that we, the living, have a serious responsibility in love to accompany with prayer those who have died but who must yet complete the purificatory preparation every human being needs to be able to dwell in the all-encompassing love of God. – Today’s... Read more »
By Pam Spano,
November 2, 2012 at 8:04 am •