The Transfiguration of the Lord
Sometimes I think that, because of the limitedness of our minds, we accept a rather small view of Jesus. We think of him as a friend and brother, which is okay, but he is also our Lord and God. The … Continued
The Most Sacred Heart of Jesus
Today’s readings Yesterday I had a bad flare-up of plantar’s fasciitis, and had to go to the doctor. I was in pain a lot of the day, and it just got exhausting. In the evening, I was to have dinner … Continued
The Presentation of the Lord
Today’s readings Back in the time that Jesus lived, it was a law that every first-born male in a family was presented to God, given to God to do God’s will. They would come on the fortieth day of the … Continued
The Feast of the Baptism of the Lord
Today’s readings Sadly, today is the last day of the Christmas Season. The rest of society may have tossed out the Christmas trees, and taken down the festive decorations, but not us. What a wonderful gift we have as Catholics … Continued
The Epiphany of the Lord
Today’s readings “Where is the newborn king of the Jews?” This was the question those magi asked after their long and harrowing journey. They had observed the star at its rising and were proceeding to pay tribute to the newborn … Continued
The Solemnity of the Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ: Christmas Vigil – Childrens Mass
In a town called Nazareth in Galilee, a long time ago, Mary lived with her parents, Joachim and Ann. Mary was only a young girl, maybe 14 years old. She came from a quiet little area of the world, and … Continued
Our Lord Jesus Christ the King of the Universe
Today’s readings I think this Gospel reading is wonderful because of the rather vivid picture that it paints. When I hear it, I can’t help but picture the king separating the sheep from the goats, making known their good works, … Continued
Thursday of the Twenty-fifth Week of Ordinary Time
Today’s readings You know, I think Herod was asking the right question. Sure, he was asking it for all the wrong reasons, but still, it is the right question. And that question is, “Who is Jesus?” What Herod was hearing … Continued
The Exaltation of the Holy Cross
Today’s readings In a lot of ways, this is a strange feast we are celebrating today. Think about it. This is the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, which in Jesus’ day would have been as big an oxymoron as one … Continued
The Most Sacred Heart of Jesus
Today’s readings I remember when I was growing up, often visiting my dear grandmother. I remember when we visited that she had a beautiful framed picture in the living room, given a spot of honor where everyone could see it, … Continued
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