Joseph Osho

  Our Lady of the Rosary Galatians 2:1-2, 7-14 Psalm 116(117) Luke 11:1-4 Prayer and Meditation In today’s gospel, our Lord provided his disciples with the blueprint for all prayer—’The Lord’s Prayer,’ also known as the ‘Our Father.’ He emphasized that aligning our petitions with God's will is essential. Recognizing God’s plan in everything we do helps us stay humble, entrusting all to Him. We are called to do this with persistent faith, remembering that our relationship with God remains righteous in His sight, even when faced with challenges. Today we also celebrate the memorial of Our Lady of the Rosary, a feast characterized by steadfastness and perseverance in prayer. It commemorates the miraculous victory of Christendom at the Battle of Lepanto, where Christian forces triumphed over the Ottoman invasion through the intercession of Our Lady, ‘Refuge of Christians.’ The Ottoman Empire was among the most powerful and enduring dynasties in history, ruling vast territories across t...

  Tuesday of week 27 in Ordinary Time  Galatians 1:13-24 · Psalm 138(139):1-3,13-15 Luke 10:38-42  A  Messenger of Grace For centuries, our faith communities have looked at the story of Martha and Mary in today’s Gospel as a tug-of-war between active and contemplative life. Martha is busy rushing around in the kitchen, trying to entertain their special guest, Jesus, all the while Martha wonders why Mary is just sitting disappointing him without helping. But we’ve misunderstood this story as a contest between two different vocations. Scripture scholar Luke Timothy Johnson guides us instead to see it for what it truly is: an encounter with the messenger of grace, who enters our space. "The story... refines our understanding of hospitality. Jesus’ response to Martha makes it clear that the ‘one thing necessary’ for hospitality is giving full attention to the guest, rather than fussing over domestic chores... Jesus shifts the focus from providing a service to receiv...

  Monday of week 27 in Ordinary Time Galatians 1:6-12 · Psalm 110(111):1-2,7-10 Luke 10:25-37 BE AN AMBASSADOR OF MERC Y  In today’s gospel, a lawyer posed a question aimed at understanding how to inherit eternal life, seeking to challenge our Lord. In response, Jesus recounted the parable of the Good Samaritan, highlighting the importance of showing compassion and caring for those in need. This teaching underscores that loving God, whom we cannot see, naturally involves loving our neighbor, whom we can see. If we exclude others from our compassion and care, we risk fostering an environment where such attitudes prevail, leading to indifference or retaliation. Jesus demonstrated the depth of God's love and compassion by sharing in our suffering and offering His life as a sacrifice for our redemption on the cross. His suffering is redemptive, bringing healing, restoration, and the promise of eternal life. Through the cross of Jesus Christ, God offers us genuine freedom from...

  Saint Thérèse of the Child Jesus, Virgin, Doctor  Job 42:1-3,​5-6,​12-17 Psalm 118(119):66,71,75,91,125,130 Luke 10:17-24 Humility pleases God Dearly beloved in Christ, it is important to remember that with God, no condition is permanent and nothing is beyond possibility. As observed in the story of Job, after enduring the trials inflicted by Satan, Job remained steadfast in his faith. No tragedy or hardship could diminish his trust in God. Ultimately, the Lord recognized his humility and elevated him. There are few instances in the gospel where Jesus rejoiced; however, today’s gospel presents such a moment. The seventy disciples were sent out, and upon their return, they reported the power in the name of Jesus. The Lord also rejoices when we genuinely repent and approach Him with humility. Today, the Church commemorates Saint Therese of Lisieux, Virgin and Doctor of the Church. Despite living only 24 years and passing away from tuberculosis, her diary inspired miracles, lea...

  The Holy Guardian Angels  Job 38:1,​12-21,​40:3-5 Psalm 138(139):1-3,7-10,13-14 Matthew 18:1-5,​10 Are you making it easy for your angel to guard and guide your life’s journey? While the doctrine and traditional belief in the Guardian Angel are not formal dogmas of the Faith, they are rooted in Biblical teachings. Each individual’s Guardian Angel reflects God’s enduring love and daily divine care. Today’s Gospel (Mt 16:10) clearly indicates that even children are under the guardianship of angels: “See that you do not despise one of these little ones; for I tell you that in Heaven their angels always behold the face of my Father Who is in Heaven.” Psalm 91:11 also reminds us: “For He has given His angels charge over you, to keep you in all your ways.” As we express gratitude to God today, we honor this special gift through our Guardian Angels. These angels are bestowed upon us by God from the very beginning of our existence. As the Guardian Angel Prayer states, they are commi...

  Saint Jerome, Priest, Doctor  Job 9:1-13,​14-16 Psalm 87(88):10-15 Luke 9:57-62 Psalm 118 describes the word of God as a lamp guiding our steps and a light illuminating our paths, emphasizing that His word provides direction, serves as a guide, and offers protection. It is the message of salvation, a message of peace, a proclamation of hope, and an announcement of God's reign in the lives of all humanity. Dei Verbum succinctly presents the Catholic Church’s understanding of Sacred Scripture. Primarily, Sacred Scripture is regarded as divine revelation; through it, God reveals Himself so that we may come to know Him. “The invisible God... out of the abundance of His love, speaks to humanity as friends... and dwells among them... inviting and calling them into fellowship with Him." Furthermore, Christ, the Word incarnate, united actions and words, showing that “the deeds wrought by God in salvation history both reveal and confirm the teachings and realities signified by His wo...