Today is HOLY FAMILY SUNDAY! This is the day we recognize the gift of Jesus, Mary and Joseph. Theywere three unique persons and they formed a unique relationship, based on mutual love and respect.But, today is also about each of our families, and the parish family. Our families were also formed out of love andrespect…
As we begin this Third Week of Advent, it’s a good idea to look back and see what we have accomplished, orwhat we attempted to accomplish this Advent. While this is a season of hope, we are still involved in thepreparations for Christmas. There is no way we can get away from that. But, hopefully,…
”CONVERTERE DOMINE ALIQUANTUM, ET NE TARDES VENIRE AD SERVOS TUOS. TURN TOWARD US, LORD, IF ONLY FOR A MOMENT. HURRY TO YOUR SERVANTS.” An Advent Sourcebook, p. 50 John the Baptist always makes an appearance on the Second Sunday of Advent. He is the one calling for repentance before the presence of the Messiah. He…
John the Baptist always makes an appearance on the Second Sunday of Advent. He is the one calling forrepentance before the presence of the Messiah. He also reminds us that his ministry is limited, and will disappearafter Jesus arrives. In the meantime, he is the sign that God has sent to his people. Tomorrow, we…
WELCOME TO ADVENT! We begin a new liturgical year with the Fir st Sunday of Advent. This is the Year of Matthew, Cycle A, of the three year cycle of Sunday readings. The vestment and altar cloth color changes from green to blue, a reminder that this is a season of hope. The three main…
WELCOME TO ADVENT! We begin a new liturgical year with the First Sunday of Advent. This is the Year of Matthew, Cycle A, of the three year cycle of Sunday readings. The vestment and altar cloth colorchanges from green to blue, a reminder that this is a season of hope. The three main characters of…
WELCOME TO ADVENT! We begin a new liturgical year with the First Sunday of Advent. This is theYear of Matthew, Cycle A, of the three year cycle of Sunday readings. The vestment and altar cloth colorchanges from green to blue, a reminder that this is a season of hope. The three main characters of Advent…
WELCOME TO ADVENT! We begin a new liturgical year with theFirst Sunday of Advent. This is the Year of Matthew, Cycle A, of the three-yearcycle of Sunday readings. The vestment and altar cloth color changes from greento blue, a reminder that this is a season of hope. The three main characters ofAdvent are Isaiah, John…
WELCOME TO ADVENT! We begin a new liturgical year with the First Sunday of Advent. This is theYear of Matthew, Cycle A, of the three-year cycle of Sunday readings. The vestment and altar cloth colorchanges from green to blue, a reminder that this is a season of hope. The three main characters of Advent areIsaiah,…
TODAY IS THE FEAST OF CHRIST THE KING! The feast celebrates the fact that Jesus is the Universal King, the one who has brought the Father’s love up close and personal for us. In today’s Gospel, as Jesus is hanging on the cross, he is mocked at being a king. What kind of king is…