Fr. Greg Heille, OP

For Monday, 9 Mar 2026. Today’s reflection focuses on the Old Testament story of Naaman the Syrian (Exodus 17 / 2 Kings 5), a powerful army commander suffering from leprosy, is told to bathe seven times in the Jordan River to be healed.

Focusing on the urgent need for peace in our world, we look to the example of Jesus and the Samaritan woman at the well (John 4). Just as Jesus broke through social barriers to offer "living water," we are called today to pursue peace through authentic and responsible dialogue.

For Monday, 2 Mar 2026. Jesus said: "Be merciful as your heavenly Father is merciful." This reflection explores the spiritual law of reciprocity—that the measure with which we measure will be measured out to us.

In this episode, we reflect on the transition from Jesus as the "New Moses" in the desert to His radiant glory in the Transfiguration. While the disciples wanted to stay on the mountain, Jesus leads them back down to continue the journey toward Jerusalem—a path of suffering, death, and ultimate resurrection.

Young Solomon, newly crowned after his father David, humbly prays to God: "Give your servant, therefore, an understanding heart to distinguish right from wrong."

Father Greg delves into the familiar narrative of Herodias's vengeful plot against John. He connects John's ultimate sacrifice to his prophetic statement, "He must increase, I must decrease," illustrating the profound cost of standing firm in faith. Both Paul Miki and John the Baptist paid the ultimate price, steadfastly pointing the way to Jesus.