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Today’s readings Today, on the octave day of Christmas, which we still celebrate as Christmas Day, we are blessed to remember the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Holy Mother of God. We do this because we all know that Mary’s faith … Continued
Today’s readings What did you get for Christmas? Was it everything you’d hoped for? Or are you at that stage of life where gifts are nice, but you really don’t need anything special? A lot of my family has come … Continued
Today’s readings One of the great snapshots of Christmas for me has always been the manger scene. These beautiful figurines give us a glimpse as to what God is doing at the Incarnation of Christ – an amazing moment in … Continued
Today’s readings What came to be through him was life, and this life was the light of the human race; the light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. Sometimes, when I am preaching at a … Continued
Today’s readings The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; upon those who dwelt in the land of gloom a light has shone. Sometimes, when I am preaching at a reconciliation service for children, I will … Continued
Today’s readings There’s a little more light today. As we get toward these last days of Advent, we find ourselves in a time when more light is beginning to shine. All of the candles on our Advent wreath are lit, … Continued
For the Simbang Gabi Mass for the Filipino CommunityToday’s Readings Hopelessly insignificant. That’s what they are. Bethlehem-Ephratha; the tiniest region of a tiny nation – almost too small to be among the clans of Judah. Elizabeth: an old, childless woman, whose hope of … Continued
Today’s readings I can’t believe it but Christmas is only just eight days away now! I know everyone is so busy writing letters to Santa, being good so they don’t get on the “naughty” list, wrapping Christmas presents for their … Continued
Today’s readings There’s a parenthetical sentence that comes right at the end of today’s Gospel reading that really ought to give us pause. Once again, it says this: (All the people who listened, including the tax collectors,who were baptized with … Continued
Today’s readings Today’s readings and liturgy call us to rejoice. That’s the reason for the rose-colored vestments and the more joyful tone of today’s readings. This is called Gaudete Sunday: Gaudete being Latin for “rejoice,” the first word of today’s introit or … Continued
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