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...
“Woe is me, I am doomed!" "I am the least of the apostles, not fit to be called an apostle." "Depart from me, Lord, for I am a sinful man." There is an interesting theme in the readings for this Sunday. These statements are from the readings this Sunday and they reveal the humbling reality...
On Monday we enter into Tempus per Annum, which is Latin and translated literally is means “Time of the Year”. In the Roman Missal the Church translates this into Ordinary Time. This Sunday is the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord. Next Sunday will be the Second Sunday in Ordinary...
The O Antiphons? Yes, the O Antiphons. The O Antiphons are the seven antiphons of Advent. They are also known as “The Greater Antiphons.” These antiphons introduce the Magnificat, or canticle of Mary, at evening prayer in the Liturgy of the Hours, beginning this Tuesday...
Last month we celebrated the Solemnity of the Holy Guardian Angels. God has provided Angels as protectors, guides, and messengers between God and humanity. Many might think that angels are a medieval teaching, but the bible is filled with references to angels. Angels are mentioned over 175 times...
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