Readings: 2 Sam 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16; Rom 16:25-27; Lk 1:26-38 In the readings today the Church gives us the full hope and expectation of the coming of our Lord. Long promised to the...
Readings: Is 61:1-2a, 10-11; 1 Thes 5:16-24; Jn 1:6-8, 19-28 In the second reading today St. Paul presents us with a huge challenge: rejoice always. He follows this up by telling to us pray...
Readings: Is 40:1-5, 9-11; 2 Pt 3:8-14; Mk 1:1-8 I recall seeing a comment to rock and roll fans from a person who is an opera fan. It was an invitation to come to...
Readings: Is 63:16b-17, 19b, 64:2-7; 1 Cor 1:3-9; Mk 13:33-37 As we begin a new Church year we kick off with a question that burns in the hearts of many people: You are our...
Readings: Ez 34:11-12, 15-17; 1 Cor 15: 20-26, 28; Mt 25:31-46 In the first reading today we hear God speaking through the Prophet Ezekiel saying that He will tend His sheep as a shepherd...
Readings: Prov 31:10-13, 19-20, 30-31; 1 Thes 5:1-6; Mt 25:14-30 In the second reading today St. Paul tells us we are children of the light and we are not of darkness. For this reason...
Readings: Wis 6:12-16; 1 Thes 4:13-18; Mt 25:1-13 In the first reading we are instructed about Lady Wisdom and how she is found. We are told that she is readily found by those who...
Readings: Mal 1:14b-2:2b, 8-10; 1 Thes 2:7b-9, 13; Mt 23:1-12 As the saying goes: “the more things change the more they stay the same.” I am amazed when I read the first reading and...
Readings: Ex 22:20-26; 1 Thes 1:5c-10; Mt 22:34-40 In the second reading today St. Paul reminds the Thessalonians about the nature of their conversion. They had turned from idols to worship the Living and...
Readings: Is 45:1, 4-6; 1 Thes 1:1-5b; Mt 22:15-21 In the Gospel reading today the Pharisees and the Herodians, who would normally be bitter enemies, found a common enemy and teamed up to trap...
