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Today’s readings Think about it. What did you think God was like when you were growing up? Was he someone to be feared, watching your every move, or was he a good friend walking with you in good times and … Continued
Tonight’s readings It’s all about the zeal of the Lord of Hosts! Because when you think about it, God doesn’t have to care about our welfare or our salvation. He’s God, he’s not in need of anyone or anything, because … Continued
Today’s readings This time of year, we naturally think of gifts. Every gift is a little different: some are big, some are small, some make a lasting impact, some are used up and soon forgotten. The best gifts, I think, … Continued
Today’s readings Today is Gaudete Sunday. Gaudete is Latin for “rejoice,” reflecting the first word of the entrance antiphon for today which says, “Rejoice in the Lord always; again I say, rejoice. Indeed, the Lord is near.” On this Sunday, we take a … Continued
Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe Tuesday, December 12, 2023 Rev. Patrick M. Mulcahy It’s so important to our spiritual lives that we be willing to be interrupted by the holy. If we just keep doing what we’re doing, and … Continued
Today’s readings When I was little, time seemed to go by so slowly. But all of that has changed as I have gotten older. This year, particularly, seems like a blur. This is the sense that we get in today’s … Continued
Today’s readings Happy New Year! Today is, as you probably know, the new year of the Church, that new year we always begin on the First Sunday of Advent. As we light the advent candles, we imbue the year ahead … Continued
Today’s readings “Well done, my good and faithful servant. Since you were faithful in small matters, I will give you great responsibilities. Come, share your master’s joy.” I always like to joke that that’s how I ended up being the … Continued
Today’s readings Today we celebrate the feast of St. Elizabeth of Hungary. Elizabeth was the daughter of the king of Hungary, and she married Louis IV of Thuringia when she was fourteen years old. They were happily married and had … Continued
Today’s readings The readings in these last days of the church year can be confusing, and sometimes even scary. But they have an important job to do in terms of our spiritual lives. They very often challenge our notions of … Continued
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