We are to recognize that following the letter of the law does not always fulfill God’s intentions. We must look to the spirit of that law.
5th Sunday in Ordinary Time, 2026
We, like the purified remnant, have been redeemed by God, but for a purpose. And if we hope to spend eternity in the happy presence of God, we must fulfill that purpose.
4th Sunday in Ordinary Time, 2026
If we are not humble before God and teach others by our example to do the same, then the history we have in the bible should indicate to us that we are destined for the same fate as Israel and Judah
3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, 2026
Our gospel continues with the calling of the first disciples who will be called to follow in the footsteps of Jesus (Immanuel) by proclaiming the gospel of the kingdom and curing every disease and illness among the people.
2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time, 2026
Second Sunday in Ordinary Time Reading 1: Is 49:3, 5-6 Responsorial Psalm: Ps 40:2, 4, 7-8, 8-9,...
Baptism of the Lord 2025
The Feast of the Baptism of the Lord Reading 1: IS 42:1-4, 6-7 Responsorial Psalm: PS 29:1-2, 3-4,...
Epiphany of the Lord 2026
This is what we hope and pray for every day; that Christ will return and establish that just and peaceful kingdom. Whether that kingdom will be on earth or in that state of existence we refer to as heaven, or if it will happen in our lifetime remains to be seen; but the justice and peace it represents is that which we pray for and what we are assured of through the scriptures and through the 2000-year history of the teachings of the church.
Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God
The Blessed Mother being referred to as the Mother of God is easy for us to understand as Catholic Christians and has been a staple of church teaching almost from the beginning of the Christian era.
Feast of the Holy Family 2025
The theme of our readings this week is certainly family, but above and beyond the family bond is the love that defines that bond and the Agape love that God requires of us in all our relationships.
4th Sunday in Advent, 2025
The “golden thread” of our readings this week is, quite plainly, the birth of Christ and, specifically, the virgin birth of Christ to fulfill the prophecy of Isaiah 7:14. And these readings are meant to prepare us for our two-fold Advent anticipation of the Incarnation of Christ at Christmas and his anticipated return in judgment at the end of time. Be prepared!!!
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