The reading from the prophet Isaiah is going to sound strange on first hearing. It seems…
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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…
3rd Advent Sunday – FIRST IMPRESSIONS 2
It’s hard when you’re in prison to know what’s going on outside the locked gates and…
3rd Advent Sunday – FIRST IMPRESSIONS
When people are going through a hard time we sometimes search for words to comfort them.…
3rd Advent Sunday
We are about to begin the 9-day Mesa the Aguinaldo (Dawn Mass for Christmas). In my…
3rd Advent Sunday
TODAY USED TO BE CALLED “Gaudete Sunday” from the first word of the Entrance Song in…