The Fourth Sunday of Advent
“May it be done to me according to your word.” Lk. 1:38 It’s that most special of all times again – that time of wonder and joy and miracles. Christmas ...
The Second Sunday of Advent
“Prepare the way of the Lord, make straight his paths. Mk.1:2 The late-night comedians seem to have a lot of fun these days at the expense of Pope Francis. Fortunately, ...
First Sunday of Advent
“Be watchful! Be alert! You do not know when the time will come.” Mk: 13:3 Isaiah, one of the greatest Old Testament prophets, spoke these words thousands of years ago:“Why ...
Solemnity of our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe
“I was hungry, and you gave me food, I was thirsty, and you gave me drink, a stranger and you welcomed me, naked and you clothed me, ill and you ...
Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
Helen Keller, the woman born blind, once said:“Life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all.” I think Jesus would agree with her. Take today’s Gospel reading as an ...
Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time
“Thus says the Lord: ‘You shall not molest or oppress an alien, for you were once aliens yourselves in the land of Egypt … If ever you wrong them and ...