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Today’s readings Listen to the voices of hope in today’s Liturgy: “But for you who fear my name, there will arise the sun of justice with its healing rays.” “For everyone who asks, receives; and the one who seeks, finds; … Continued
Today’s readings So today I want to address a topic that I think doesn’t get enough attention, and that is the topic of hope. Saint Peter in today’s second reading urges us to “Always be ready to give an explanation … Continued
Today’s readings In these late days of Advent, we pray the “O Antiphons.” These antiphons are the various titles of Jesus as found in Scripture. Today’s antiphon is “O Root of Jesse” and it is found as the antiphon for … Continued
Today’s readings For the early Apostles and disciples, today’s feast had to be a kind of “now what?” experience for them. Think about what they’ve been through. Their Lord had been betrayed by one of their friends, he had been … Continued
Today’s readings Virtues are those habits and dispositions that lead us to what is good (CCC 1804). There are generally a couple of different kinds of virtues: human virtues (like prudence and justice) and theological virtues (like faith, hope and … Continued
Today’s readings Yesterday I presided at the funeral of the mother of one of my friends. It was a beautiful gathering because she and her sister basically took the last few weeks off of their work commitments to be 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 … Continued
Today’s readings Sometimes I think when it was time to pass out patience, I was in some other line. Waiting can be a real challenge for me, and I usually fill up the waiting time with worrying or something equally … Continued
Today’s readings Today’s Scripture readings have some “sound bytes” that I have found most meaningful in my prayer life. Isaiah’s profession of faith today says, “For it is you who have accomplished all we have done.” What a beautiful thing … Continued
Today’s readings “Why do you seek the living one among the dead?” That was the question the men in white garments asked the women in today’s Gospel reading. This is an important question for all of us people of faith … Continued
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