Author Archives: franksantucci

And Jesus wept. So the Jews said, “See how he loved him.” (John 35-36)      At the same time I certainly do not boast to being insensitive to the blows that seem at times about to crush us… Jesus Christ is … Continue reading →

Mary said, “Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord.  May it be done to me according to your word.” (Lk. 1:38)    Mary Immaculate received Christ in order to share him with all the world, whose hope he is. In … Continue reading →

When the Christ comes, no one will know where he is from. (John 7:27)    On his return to Aix as a new priest, Father Eugene was conscious of his mission to lead people to know who Jesus Christ was. My … Continue reading →

The LORD said to Moses, “Go down at once to your people whom you brought out of the land of Egypt, for they have become depraved. They have soon turned aside from the way I pointed out to them…” (Ex. 32:7) Faced with … Continue reading →

Can a mother forget her infant, be without tenderness for the child of her womb? Even should she forget, I will never forget you. (Is. 49:15) The Church, that glorious inheritance purchased by Christ the Saviour at the cost of … Continue reading →

Jesus said to him, “Rise, take up your mat, and walk.” Immediately the man became well, took up his mat, and walked. (Jn 5:16) There is within you an immortal soul made in the image of God whom it is … Continue reading →

“When Joseph awoke, he did as the angel of the Lord had commanded him and took his wife into his home.”    (Mt. 1:24) Among all the Saints which the novices are especially to honor, Saint Joseph will hold the first … Continue reading →

“We have to do the works of the one who sent me while it is day. Night is coming when no one can work. While I am in the world, I am the light of the world.”   (Jn. 9:4-5) I … Continue reading →

“For it is love that I desire, not sacrifice…” (Hos. 6:6) “There is a secret to be loved, it is to love. Also, for the Basotho, the Matebele, even the unbelievers, in seeing them we can ask ourselves what to … Continue reading →

Jesus replied, “The first is this: Hear, O Israel! The Lord our God is Lord alone! You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind, and with all your strength. The … Continue reading →