The Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Today’s readings I love that the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary is celebrated during the season of Advent. Advent is a season of anticipation: God’s promises echo through the Old Testament, and in these Advent days, we see … Continued
The Second Sunday in Advent
Today’s readings Today’s Gospel reading is very interesting, I think. The beginning of the passage names important people at that particular time in Israel: Tiberius Caesar, Pontius Pilate, Herod, Philip and Lysanias, and also the high priests: Annas and Caiaphas. … Continued
Saint Nicholas, Bishop
Did you all put your shoes out for Saint Nicholas last night? I did, but all I got was a note. It said, “You’re too old to get gifts in your shoes, and besides, they’re smelly!” I thought that was … Continued
The First Sunday in Advent
Today’s readings I’ll admit it: I’m no good at waiting. Waiting gives me anxiety. What if it never happens? What if I miss it? What if what I’m waiting for is the worst thing in the world? I don’t think … Continued
The Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe
Today’s readings Today we celebrate the great feast of Our Lord Jesus Christ the King of the Universe. It’s one of those feasts that I think we can say, yeah, okay, I believe that. But it really doesn’t affect me. … Continued
Saint Cecilia, Virgin Martyr
For those of you who are musicians, whether you play an instrument or sing, this is your feast day. Today we celebrate Saint Cecilia, a virgin and martyr of the early church who is the patron saint of musicians. Saint … Continued
Tuesday of the Thirty-third Week in Ordinary Time
Today’s readings I just love this story about Zacchaeus! In particular, there are two main components of the story that really stand out for me as hallmarks of the spiritual life. The first is Zacchaeus’s openness. First, he is so … Continued
Saturday of the Thirty-second Week in Ordinary Time
Today’s readings You know, this Gospel reading is filled with all sorts of off-putting comments, isn’t it? I don’t know about you, but I bristle at the thought of comparing God to a dishonest judge! But that’s not the point … Continued
Friday of the Thirty-second Week in Ordinary Time
Today’s readings So many religious people tend to get concerned about the end of time. Some years ago, there was a serious of books called Left Behind, and a couple of movies made from them. If you didn’t see them, … Continued
Thursday of the Thirty-Second Week in Ordinary Time
Today’s readings Yesterday, I was reading an article about a Christian evangelical movement called the New Apostolic Revelation who claim that president-elect Trump is a leader in a spiritual battle against the forces of evil in our nation. The notion … Continued
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