Today’s Gospel reading centers on Joseph. In fact, the infancy narratives in the Gospel of Matthew…
Day: May 31, 2023
4th Sunday of Advent – FIRST IMPRESSIONS 2
On first hearing, the Isaiah reading can be confusing. People in the pews will probably…
4th Sunday of Advent – FIRST IMPRESSIONS
The reading from the prophet Isaiah is going to sound strange on first hearing. It seems…
4th Sunday of Advent
“Those who love to be feared, fear to be loved; they themselves are of all people…
4th Sunday of Advent – Jesus, the God with us
Introduction The son of the virgin Mary has a double name, one used by his contemporaries—Jesus,…
3rd Advent Sunday
Rejoice! This is the instruction we are given at the beginning of Mass today. We are…
3rd Advent Sunday – Authentic Happiness, Authentic Joy
This is Gaudete or Rejoice Sunday. The readings force us to ask ourselves: What makes us…