Browsing the September 2025 archive of Fr. Bona's Reflections and Homilies
The Rosary
Posted by Gregg Schockman on 9/29/25
The rosary of the Blessed Virgin Mary is about the most popular of all private devotions and prayers among Catholics. There are non-Catholic Christians who love and pray the rosary. A close look at the rosary and its content discloses that it is truly a comprehensive form of prayer.
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Looking Foward to October
Posted by Gregg Schockman on 9/22/25
The month of October is at the doorstep, and we look forward to it for a number of reasons. Firstly, it is a Marian month. The Marian-ness of the month is connected with Fatima. The last apparition of the Blessed Virgin Mary at Fatima in 1917 occurred on October ... Read More »
The Cross and the Crucifix
Posted by Gregg Schockman on 9/16/25
This last weekend, we celebrated the feast of the Exaltation of the Cross. After one of the Masses that I celebrated, someone asked me, “Why do we Catholics have images on the crosses and not just the plain crosses like some of the other Churches?” I gave a brief explanation ... Read More »
The Body of Christ
Posted by Gregg Schockman on 9/09/25
The nature of the Church is better described than defined because it is a mystery, and its description is most effectively done through the use of symbols and images. One of the frequently used images of the Church is the Body of Christ. This image is firmly rooted in ... Read More »
Eventful Blessings in September
Posted by Gregg Schockman on 9/01/25
Eventful Blessings in September
September has started as an eventful month for us. It began with the Labor Day which gave us the opportunity to have a break to appreciate the value of work and to thank God, the primordial worker, who created us in his image. Two days ... Read More »