December 7, 2024
Memorial of Saint Ambrose, Bishop and Doctor of the Church O people of Zion, who dwell in Jerusalem, no more will you weep;…with your own eyes you shall see your Teacher, While from behind, a voice shall sound in your ears: “This is the way; walk in it” (Isaiah 30:19) These readings move our attention […]
December 6, 2024
And out of gloom and darkness, the eyes of the blind shall see. The lowly will ever find joy in the LORD, and the poor rejoice in the Holy One of Israel. This passage from Isaiah was chosen to fit with the gospel of Jesus healing two blind men. Many of the readings we will […]
December 5, 2024
“A strong city have we; he sets up walls and ramparts to protect us. Open up the gates to let in a nation that is just, one that keeps faith. A nation of firm purpose you keep in peace; in peace, for its trust in you.” (Isaiah 26:1-3) When we partake of the Eucharistic banquet […]
December 4, 2024
We are moving forward in our Advent observance as we anticipate once again the incredible Mystery of the Incarnation, in which the Son of God chose to take on our humanity so that through him, we could be gifted to share in his divinity. We are gifted this year (2025) with a Jubilee of Grace, the […]
December 3, 2024
On our third day of Advent, we remember new births and dawns and being pilgrims of hope and God’s promise never to leave us. Isaiah paints a picture for Israel of a better life that will come when they, like that tree stump, grow toward God’s vision out of the dormancy of their souls. God […]
December 2, 2024
In truth, I tell you, in no one in Israel have I found faith as great as this. Two instances are recorded during Jesus’ ministry where he was astonished—once at the lack of faith demonstrated in his hometown and the other in today’s gospel. As a result of the former, there were no great miracles […]
December 1, 2024
1st Sunday of Advent Advent has always been my favorite liturgical season, but it is not necessarily my favorite time of the year. I still vividly remember the long, dark, cold, and wet December in my hometown of Dublin, Ireland. However, the Advent liturgies were always joyful, uplifting, warm, and inspiring. You would not think […]
November 30, 2024
The invitation we receive from today’s scriptures encourages us to open our eyes to see the good our hearts desire as we receive the Eucharist; the depths of our souls long evermore to hear the call of Our Father in Heaven. Jesus came to make known the kingdom of God’s love, the kingdom of heaven. […]
November 29, 2024
The readings for this day both highlight awareness, preparation, and the fulfillment of God’s promises. In the fig tree metaphor, Jesus encourages his followers to be attentive to the signs of the Kingdom of God. This metaphor is not about predicting the end of time but a call to live in readiness, assurance, and reliability of […]
November 28, 2024
Thanksgiving Day (in the USA) This is a beautiful feast for Americans and priests, religious, and lay members of the Eucharistic Family. For many, Thanksgiving is on the same footing as Christmas, as families choose to celebrate on alternate sides of their families for one holiday and then the other. As Americans, we know we have […]