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Sunday February 2nd: Feast of the Presentation of The Lord
Today we celebrate the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord as it falls on February 2nd of each year, the 40th day of the period beginning with the birth of Jesus on Christmas day. As this feast is set on a particular date as opposed to a particular Sunday, it often falls on a weekday… | Continue reading..
Sunday January 26th: 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
In today’s Gospel from Matthew 4:12-23 we hear of Jesus as He begins His ministry in Galilee. “From that time on, Jesus began to preach and say, ‘Repent, for the Kingdom of heaven is at hand.’” It is at this time that Jesus began inviting the disciples to come follow Him. Stopping at a boat to… | Continue reading..
Sunday January 19th: 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
In today’s Gospel we hear John the Baptist foretelling of the sacrifice Jesus will make for all when he proclaims, “Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world.” We can only imagine the confusion of those around who hear these words. What might John mean? How can this man… | Continue reading..
Sunday January 12th: The Feast of the Baptism of The Lord
Today we celebrate the Baptism of The Lord and hear from Matthew’s Gospel 3:13-17 and the telling of Jesus being baptized by John the Baptist. The question of why Jesus was baptized by John the Baptist and not the other way around certainly has come to the minds of many who have heard this… | Continue reading..
Sunday January 5th: The Epiphany of The Lord
Today we celebrate the Epiphany of The Lord and hear Matthew’s telling of the Magi and their journey from the East into Jerusalem in search of baby Jesus. We are reminded of King Herod’s plot to use the Magi to lure his men to Jesus only to be foiled by God’s plan as the… | Continue reading..
Sunday December 29th: The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph
As we Celebrate the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph we hear of the great efforts that were made by Joseph to protect young Jesus from those who wished Him harm. After warnings from the Angel of The Lord, Joseph moved the family twice. First to Egypt until Herod’s death and then returning… | Continue reading..
Sunday December 22nd: 4th Sunday of Advent
In today’s scripture readings, there is an overwhelming message beginning in the first reading. ” The Virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall name him Emmanuel.” (IS 7:14, MT 1:23) This is what the people of the time were longing for. This is what we in our time are anticipating in… | Continue reading..
Sunday December 15th: 3rd Sunday of Advent
This Sunday is referred to as “Gaudete” Sunday which means Rejoice! There is much to Rejoice as the coming of Christ as Savior to the world on Christmas Day is drawing near. You can feel the joy in the first reading from Isaiah 35 as you imagine the blind opening their eyes with great… | Continue reading..
Sunday December 8th: 2nd Sunday of Advent
As we are in this Second Week of Advent, we are called to prepare for the Coming of the Lord. Not only are we waiting and preparing for the Celebration of The Nativity at the Birth of Jesus at Christmas but we are also called to prepare for the return of Our Lord Jesus… | Continue reading..
Sunday December 1st: 1st Sunday of Advent
As we begin this season of Advent, we are called to, “Climb the LORD’s Mountain” (IS 2:3), “put on the armor of light” (ROM 13:12), and to, “stay awake!” in Matthew’s Gospel chapter 24:42. In each of today’s readings, we are called to be ready for The Lord’s coming as we know not the… | Continue reading..
