Dec 28, 2019 | Word Among Us
The Holy Innocents, Martyrs (Feast) Herod . . . became furious. What kind of person orders the slaughter of two-year-olds? Someone as neurotic and paranoid as Herod the Great, that’s who. This atrocity also shows how desperate Herod must have been. ...
Dec 27, 2019 | Word Among Us
Saint John, Apostle and Evangelist (Feast) What we have seen and heard we proclaim now to you. So just what does an evangelist do? According to St. John, he takes what he has seen, heard, touched, and experienced and tells people about it. That seems...
Dec 26, 2019 | Word Among Us
Saint Stephen, The First Martyr (Feast) Lord Jesus, receive my spirit. Think about all the gift giving that happened yesterday. We all understand that “it’s the thought that counts” more than the gift itself. It’s the token of affection embodied in...
Dec 25, 2019 | Word Among Us
The Nativity of the Lord (Christmas) (Solemnity) The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. Today is a day of great joy and celebration. Christ is born, and our salvation has dawned! Today, the Church invites us to rejoice with the angels...
Dec 24, 2019 | Word Among Us
4th Week of Advent (Mass in the Morning) You, my child, shall be called the prophet of the Most High. In one sense, today’s Gospel (Luke 1:76) is the story of an early Christmas gift. Upon having his mouth opened, Zechariah erupted in praise of God...
Dec 23, 2019 | Word Among Us
4th Week of Advent All were amazed. If you were to pay close attention to the Gospel readings between the season of Advent and the feast of the Epiphany, you might notice a familiar refrain, especially in the readings from Luke. Everyone seems to be...
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