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Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord Scripture: Isaiah 60:1-6Ephesians 3:2-3a, 5-6Matthew 2:1-12 Reflection: …it has now been revealed to his holy apostles and prophets by the Spirit: that the Gentiles are coheirs, members of the same body… -Ephesians 3:5b-6a …behold,…
Scripture: 1 John 3:7-10John 1:35-42 Reflection: The Christmas Event and St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Today’s Gospel selection features John the Baptist and two of his disciples meeting Jesus as he walked by – John the Baptist call Jesus “the Lamb…
Scripture: 1 John 2:29-3:6John 1:29-34 Reflection: ‘I did not know him myself’ In today’s Gospel, John the Baptist uses this term twice, and each time reflects that whilst personal knowledge of Jesus, even personal contact is not the case, his…
Memorial of Saints Basil the Great and Gregory Nazianzen, Bishops, and Doctors of the Church Scripture: 1 John 2:22-28John 1:19-28 Reflection: St. Basil and St. Gregory knew each other as children and rekindled their friendship while studying in Athens as…
Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God Scripture: Numbers 6:22-27Galatians 4:4-7Luke 2:16-21 Reflection: Happy New Year! We begin this year with the beautiful, timeless blessing Moses shared with Aaron and the Israelites: The LORD bless you and keep you!The LORD…
Scripture: 1 John 2:12-17Luke 2:36-40 Reflection: We look forward to Christmas, to the birth of the Child Jesus, for the feeling of anticipation in awaiting the arrival of the Savior of the world. We realize that as we age, we…
Feast of the Holy Family Scripture: Sirach 3:2-6, 12-14Colossians 3:12-21Luke 2:41-52 Reflection: Some years ago, I remember speaking with a priest from another town. I was acknowledging my discomfort (especially, as a celibate) with preaching on this Feast of the Holy Family.…
Feast of the Holy Innocents Scripture: 1 John 1:5-2:2Matthew 2:13-18 Reflection: A voice was heard in Ramah, sobbing and loud lamentation. -Matthew 2:18 We celebrate the Feast of the Holy Innocents, martyrs, today. We are all aware of the brutal…
Scripture: 1 John 1:1-4John 20:1a, 2-8 Reflection: Today’s Gospel reading describes the tomb after Jesus had been resurrected. We believe through the gift from God of faith that this supernatural and amazing event has occurred. The apostles begin to see…
Feast of Saint Stephen Scripture: Acts 6:8-10; 7:54-59Matthew 10:17-22 Reflection: Today is the day after. All the build-up. The anticipation. The nervousness but also the wonder. I am not referring to yesterday’s Christmas celebration. I am referring to the Birth…