Gaudete Sunday is the third Sunday of Advent. Gaudete is Latin meaning "rejoice". It marks a moment of joy and hope during our preparation for Christmas. In the first reading this weekend the prophet Isaiah proclaims that the dry earth of the desert will bloom with abundant flowers, and the...
As we approach the end of the year when daylight is at its lowest, this is the darkest time of the year. That is why the first reading this weekend calls us to “walk in the light of the Lord!” Paul tells us that we do this by “throwing off the works of darkness” and...
This weekend we celebrate a somewhat unique feast day. Instead of celebrating and honoring a saint or a special event in the life of Jesus, this weekend we celebrate the dedication of a church in Rome, the Lateran Basilica. In Rome, there are four major basilicas, St Peter’s...
Grumbling and complaining are often common reactions to life's frustrations. We grumble about the weather, the economy, politics, church leadership, and traffic. Grumbling is a way of life for many of us. Everyone experiences moments when it is tempting to grumble or complain. Whether it's...
There’s a story about a successful businessman from London who decided to have a party. He invited 600 guests. On the evening of the party the guests were served a wonderful meal with fine wines. After dinner the host welcomed his guests and announced that instead of dancing, he had...
This weekend we celebrate the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul. Since the 4th century the celebration for these two saints has occurred on the same day. On this Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul, we remember their courageous response to Christ’s call and the mighty...
The Trinity is the central mystery of our faith. This mystery is not something we could discover ourselves. We are able to discover God by observing the world around us. The truth, goodness, and beauty in the world. The order and beauty of the scientific method. The wonders of creation. All...
“My sheep hear my voice; I know them, and they follow me.” The voice of the Good Shepherd is a guiding voice. It is a call to trust, to surrender, and to follow with unwavering faith. On Good Shepherd Sunday we rejoice that Jesus, the Good Shepherd, calls us his own. We belong to...
These are not the words we think of as we head into Holy Week. These words are also not exactly a quote from scripture. But in the passion narrative that we read this weekend, Jesus tells His apostles, “I have eagerly desired to eat this Passover with you before I...
Lent is a time for us to reflect that Jesus Christ is, “the true light that enlightens everyone" (Jn 1:9), and we are "children of light" (Eph 5:8), and need to grow in holiness by "obedience to the truth" (1 Pet 1:22). This obedience is not easy. Because of Satan and the original sin...
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