THE FEAST OF THE BAPTISM OF THE LORD (2026) THE FEAST OF THE BAPTISM OF THE LORD (2026) Readings [for Year A]: Isaiah 42:1-4, 6-7 Psalms 29:1-4, 6-7 Acts 10:34-38 Matthew 3:13-17 [IN AN EFFORT FOR COMPLETE TRANSPARENCY, THE REFLECTION PRINTED BELOW WAS USED IN 2026. WEEKLY DOCTOR’S APPOINTMENTS, TWO MEMORIAL REFLECTIONS, AND LIFE IN GENERAL,… Continue reading
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FEAST OF THE EPIPHANY (2026)
FEAST OF THE EPIPHANY (2026) Readings: Isaiah 60:1-6 Psalms 72:1-2, 7-8, 10-13 Ephesians 3:2-3, 5-6 Matthew 2:1-12 It may sound trite to reiterate that the word “Epiphany” means ‘manifestation,’ and today on this Feast of the Epiphany the child born on Christmas is revealed, not only as the long-awaited King of the Jews, but also… Continue reading FEAST OF THE EPIPHANY (2026)
The Epiphany of the Lord, January 04, 2026
The Epiphany of the Lord, January 04, 2026 That as the wise men were rewarded for their determination to find the infant Jesus, we too may find him through the actions of our lives and the prayers that we offer. That the conclusion of the Jubilee of Hope will leave the Church filled with hope… Continue reading The Epiphany of the Lord, January 04, 2026
FEAST OF THE HOLY FAMILY (2025)
FEAST OF THE HOLY FAMILY (2025) Readings: Sirach 3:2-6, 12-14 Psalms 128:1-5 Colossians 3:12-21 Matthew 2:13-15, 19-23 At first glance, the goal of being like the Holy Family of Nazareth might appear to be far beyond our reach. Truth be told, it truly is impossible for us to attain with our more modest levels of sanctity,… Continue reading FEAST OF THE HOLY FAMILY (2025)
The Nativity of the Lord, December 25, 2025
The Nativity of the Lord, December 25, 2025 On this joyful day we recall the birth of Jesus, the Son of God, and rejoice that the Father has sent him into the world to guide us, and that he will come again. That as the glory of the Lord shines around us, we will not… Continue reading The Nativity of the Lord, December 25, 2025
THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT - GAUDETE SUNDAY (2025) THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT - GAUDETE SUNDAY (2025) Readings: Isaiah 35:1-6, 10 Psalms 146:6-10 James 5:7-10 Matthew 11:2-11 The Entrance Antiphon for today’s liturgy, along with the worn twice yearly stole, sets the tone for today’s ‘Gaudete’ liturgy: “Rejoice in the Lord always; again I say, rejoice. Indeed,… Continue reading
Third Sunday of Advent, December 14, 2025
Third Sunday of Advent, December 14, 2025 We rejoice on this Gaudete Sunday with thanks that Jesus was born, with hope for his coming again, and with confidence of his presence with us now through the Holy Spirit as we offer our prayers to the Father. That the Church’s diplomacy will remain “consistently directed toward… Continue reading Third Sunday of Advent, December 14, 2025
FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT (2025)
FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT (2025) Readings: Isaiah 2:1-5 Psalms 122:1-9 Romans 13:11-14 Matthew 24:37-44 Today the Church begins a new liturgical year. It likewise begins our preparation for the great solemnity of Christmas, when we celebrate God’s Son ‘emptying’ Himself that He might take on the flesh of human beings and so lead us to our… Continue reading FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT (2025)
First Sunday of Advent, November 30, 2025
First Sunday of Advent, November 30, 2025 That as the Church begins its new liturgical year, we come together on this first Sunday of Advent preparation to ask the Father to light our way throughout this year. That the Church will act to fight “every form of abuse … so that communities may increasingly become… Continue reading First Sunday of Advent, November 30, 2025
SOLEMNITY OF CHRIST THE KING (2025)
SOLEMNITY OF CHRIST THE KING (2025) Readings: 2 Samuel 5:1-3 Psalms 122:1-5 Colossians 1:12-20 Luke 23:35-43 We come to the end of a liturgical year which shares with us the portrait of a King that eight million people do not have to protest. Indeed, today’s solemnity reminds us of the only King that truly matters, and… Continue reading SOLEMNITY OF CHRIST THE KING (2025)
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