The Nativity Story
Okay, I don’t very often blog about movies, but I feel like I should say a few words about The Nativity Story. From the limited view of the trailers I’ve seen, I’m looking forward to seeing the movie. It fits … Continued
Prelude to Advent: Come, Lord Jesus!
Readings: 1 John 1:1-4, Luke 1:1-4, Luke 4:14-22 [Mass for the School Children.] In today’s Gospel, we hear Jesus reading from the book of the prophet Isaiah. The prophet Isaiah preached about 750 years before Jesus was born. At that … Continued
Manger Scene #1
During Advent this year, I’m making it a spiritual/hobby project to use my digital camera more. I’ll be posting periodically pictures of various Nativity scenes. Even though it’s not yet Advent, here is a sneak peek. This is the Nativity … Continued
Wednesday of the 34th Week of Ordinary Time
Today's readings I think for most of us, the whole idea of giving testimony to anyone or anything can be more than a little daunting. And then to be dragged in before courts, and national rulers to do it – … Continued
Tuesday of the Thirty-fourth Week of Ordinary Time
Today’s readings With all this talk about the harvest, and deception, and the great winepress of God’s fury, the end of time can be an absolutely frightening thought. The readings today almost make it seem like at some point, God … Continued
Our Lord Jesus Christ the King
Today’s readings “My kingdom does not belong to this world.” Today we celebrate the great feast of Our Lord Jesus Christ the King. Here, at the end of our liturgical year, we celebrate the one who has led us through … Continued
Saturday of the 33rd Week of Ordinary Time
Today’s readings When time runs short, we often worry about the silliest things. Maybe the reason for that is we don’t know what to do, so taking care of the small stuff makes it seem like we are getting someplace. … Continued
Saint Andrew Dung-Lac & companions
Today's saints | Today's readings St. Andrew Dung-Lac was a priest in Vietnam in the early nineteenth century. He and his 116 companions, including Spanish Dominicans, members of the Society of Foreign Missions of Paris, and 96 Vietnamese, including 37 … Continued
The Presentation of Mary
Today's feast | Today's readings: Zechariah 2:14-17, Luke 1:46-55, Matthew 12:46-50 You know, I'm not sure how my mother would react to my not acknowledging her presence like that, but I know it wouldn't be good! But, lest we impute … Continued
Monday of the 33rd Week of Ordinary Time
Today’s readings “Lord, please let me see.” What a wonderful prayer. Certainly in the blind beggar’s life, that prayer was for the gift of physical sight. But maybe that’s not the kind of sight we need. Maybe the kind of … Continued
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