St. Luke tells us that Joseph and Mary marveled at what was said about their infant son, Jesus, by St. Simeon. When we consider all that has been revealed to us in Holy Scripture, especially now the full revelation of … Continued
The Feast of the Nativity of Our Lord25 December, Anno Domini 2024Exodus 40:17-21, 34-36 Brothers and sisters of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ who in lovingkindness humbled Himself to be born of the Virgin Mary, Grace to you and … Continued
The Eve of the Nativity of Our Lord24 December, Anno Domini 20241 John 4:7-16 Grace, mercy, and peace to you from God our Father and from our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Brothers and sisters in Christ, People talk a … Continued
Rorate Coeli22 December, Anno Domini 2024St. John 1:19-28 Grace, mercy, and peace to you from God our Father and from our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Children of God, “Who are you,” the priests and Levites demanded of the one … Continued
John the Baptist had a job to do, given to him by God. It was why he was born. It was foretold some 700 years earlier by the prophet Isaiah. He was to prepare the way for the Lord, the … Continued
Gaudete15 December, Anno Domini 2024St. Matthew 11:2-11 Grace, mercy, and peace to you from God our Father and from our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Saints of God, The Word of God, unvarnished by the equivocations of reason and sinful … Continued
If John the Baptist, the greatest born man among women, the Elijah who was to come, needs a preacher to strengthen and confirm his faith, so do we. It would seem that up to that point, John had no doubt … Continued
Populous Zion8 December, Anno Domini 2024Romans 15:4-13 Grace, mercy, and peace to you from God our Father and from our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ whose return we wait for daily. The words of St. Paul before us today provide … Continued
All things in this life are fleeting. They are passing away. No matter how meticulously we care for our cars, eat good foods, or protect our toys, everything eventually will fade away like the flowers of the field. They cannot … Continued
It is the way of the world to seek power, influence, and renown. Indeed, we are often judged on our desire to climb to the top and what, or who, we are willing to sacrifice to get there. That is … Continued