The first readings most of this week is taken from the Book of Job, the dramatic story of a just man facing the problem of evil. Job represents all humanity. He’s not an historical figure, but his questions are the questions of us all. Why does God permit evil?

Luke’s gospel this week prepares for Jesus’ journey to Jerusalem which is described in Luke 9:51-18:14. The journey ends in his Resurrection.

A number of important saints are remembered this week in our church calendar. St Therese of the Child Jesus follows St.Jerome, the great scripture scholar. Both are doctors of the church. . One approached the scriptures mainly as a scholar,  through the mind. Therese approached them mainly through the heart.  This is a good week to check on how we receive God’s word in the scriptures.

On Tuesday we honor the great Archangels, Michael and Rafael, On Friday, we remember the Guardian Angels.

The Philippines celebrates St. Lawrence Ruiz and his companions this week.on Wednesday.