Saturday of the Third Week of Advent Scripture: Zephaniah 3:14-18a Luke 1:39-45 Reflection: Signs play a major role in God’s dealings with us. Biblical history makes this abundantly clear, as » Continue Reading.
Christmas Eve Scripture: 2 Samuel 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16 Luke 1:67-79 Reflection: The Stunning Visit The Church’s liturgy beautifully prepares us for the grand feast of Christmas » Continue Reading.
Thursday of the Third Week of Advent Scripture: Judges 13:2-7, 24-25a Luke 1:5-25 Reflection: But they (Zechariah and Elizabeth) had no child, because Elizabeth was barren and both were advanced » Continue Reading.
Scripture: Jeremiah 23:5-8 Matthew 1:18-25 Reflection: "She will bear a son and you are to name him Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins." Just what » Continue Reading.
Tuesday of the Third Week of Advent Scripture: Genesis 49:2, 8-10 Matthew 1:1-17 Reflection: As a child I always wondered why today’s Gospel was necessary. Why is it important that » Continue Reading.
Friday of the Third Week of Advent Scripture: Isaiah 7:10-14 Luke 1:26-38 Reflection: Today’s readings are about promise and fulfillment, fear and courage, cynicism and trust. Just five days before » Continue Reading.
Third Sunday of Advent Scripture: Isaiah 35:1-6a, 10 James 5:7-10 Matthew 11: 2-11 Reflection: Pope Francis has written the Church an apostolic exhortation entitled the JOY OF THE GOSPEL. But » Continue Reading.
Saturday of the Second Week of Advent Scripture: Sirach 48:1-4, 9-11 Matthew 17:9a-13 Reflection: On their way down the Mount of Transfiguration, Peter, James and John asked Jesus about Elijah. » Continue Reading.
Friday of the Second Week of Advent Scripture: Isaiah 48:17-19 Matthew 11:16-19 Reflection: I have often heard "prosperity evangelists" quote today’s first reading and psalm. They say, "See? God intends for you » Continue Reading.
Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe Scripture: Zechariah 2:14-17 Luke 1:26-38 Reflection: Why only be a Christian when you can be another Christ? To be another Christ we have to » Continue Reading.