The Solemnity of the Annunciation
Today’s readings Fear keeps us from doing all sorts of things the Lord wants for us. If we would truly let go of our fear and cling to our God, just imagine what he could do in us and through … Continued
The Nativity of the Lord: Mass During the Night
Today’s readings Often when we get to Christmas time, we think about our Christmases past: who we were with, where we were, how we celebrated. Sometimes we might remember the gifts we receive, sometimes not. For me, what I remember most is … Continued
The Nativity of the Lord: At the Mass During the Night
Today’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
The Nativity of Our Lord: Mass During the Night and During the Day
Today’s readings: Mass During the Night | Mass During the Day We settle for mediocrity way too easily sometimes, I think. All of the “stuff” that we have to have or get to give at this time of year is … Continued
The Nativity of the Lord: Mass during the Night and Mass During the Day
Readings of Christmas: Mass during the Night | Mass During the Day I was thinking over the last few days about some of my Christmases past. I was trying to see if I could remember the gifts I had been … Continued
The Third Sunday of Advent: Gaudete! Rejoice!
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
Thursday of the Second Week of Advent
Today’s readings One of the amazing truths to ponder in this season of Advent is the nature of and reason for the Incarnation. Why did God choose to save the world by entering into it as a creature? Why did … Continued
Thursday of the Second Week of Advent
Today’s readings Today’s first reading is a foreshadowing of the Incarnation of Christ. It is also a wonderful treatise on the spiritual principle that when we are weak, God’s strength is amazing. Israel was pretty low and lacking in power, … Continued
Sixth Day in the Octave of Christmas
Today’s readings So what did you get for Christmas? Was it everything you’d hoped for? Perhaps you, like me, feel that the gifts are nice, but being together with family and friends at Christmas is the real gift. Today’s first … Continued
The Nativity of the Lord: Mass During the Night and Mass During the Day
Sometimes I wrestle with the question of what is the greatest feast of the Church year. Easter comes to mind, and probably Good Friday, because it is through the events those feasts commemorate that we were saved from our sins … Continued
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