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An Encounter

Dec 24, 2021

When the angels went away from them to heaven,the shepherds said to one another, "Let us go, then, to Bethlehemto see this thing that has taken place, which the Lord has made known to us."So they went in haste and found Mary and Joseph, and the infant lying in the...

Love of Family

Dec 23, 2021

A Reflection on the Readings' for Sunday, December 26, 2021 The Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph Reading I: Sirach 3:2-6, 12-14 or 1 Samuel 1:20-22, 24-28 Responsorial: Psalm 128:1-2, 3, 4-5 or 84:2-3, 5-6, 9-10 Reading II: Colossians 3:12-21 or...

Unending Love

Dec 17, 2021

"Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love, for I have put my trust in you. Show me the way I should go, for to you I entrust my life." - Psalm 143:8 As we enter the Fourth Week of Advent, the theme we focus our attention on is love. We throw around the...

Love and Faithfulness Meet

Dec 15, 2021

A Reflection on the Fourth Sunday in Advent, December 19, 2021 Reading I: Micah 5:1-4a Responsorial: Psalm 80:2-3, 15-16, 18-19 Reading II: Hebrews 10:5-10 Gospel: Luke 1:39-45 We are approaching the final Sunday of Advent; the time of preparation is quickly waning,...

Six Ways to Intensify Our Joy

Dec 10, 2021

From the early Church, the faithful have been reminded of how important it is to keep our hearts focused during the Advent season. On this Third Sunday of Advent, we switch away from the purple colors on the Advent wreath as well as the priest’s vestments which are...

Our Foundation: Trust in the Lord

Dec 7, 2021

A Reflection on the Third Sunday of Advent, December 12, 2021 Reading I: Zephaniah 3:14-18a Responsorial: Isaiah 12:2-3, 4, 5-6 Reading II: Philippians 4:4-7 Gospel: Luke 3:10-18 When I read the scriptures, I come across verses that say the Lord has conquered our...

An Important Recipe

Dec 3, 2021

During this Advent, my children and I dedicate time each day to reflectively read Scripture to hear in a new way Christ’s love for us. The Bible is truly the life-giving Word of God speaking to our hearts exactly what we need to hear and then inviting us to reflect on...

Tidy Up Your Hut

Nov 29, 2021

A Reflection on the Readings for the Second Sunday of Advent Reading I: Baruch 5:1-9Responsorial Psalm: 126:1-2, 2-3, 4-5, 6Reading II: Philippians 1:4-6, 8-11Gospel: Luke 3:1-6 My high school seminary rector Fr. Peter Nygren OSB always said, “The best way to start...

A Season of Waiting

Nov 29, 2021

Waiting is a challenging demand for all of us. None of us like to wait. We are used to instant messages, instant answers, and instant expectations being met. However, waiting is a gift to our soul as we hope in what God has in store for us. With hope in our hearts, we...

First Sunday of Advent

Nov 22, 2021

A Reflection on the Readings on the First Sunday of Advent, November 28, 2021 Reading I: Jer 33:14-16Responsorial Psalm: Ps 25:4-5, 8-9, 10, 14Reading II: 1 Thes 3:12—4:2Gospel: Lk 21:25-28, 34-36 This Sunday marks the beginning of a new year in the church’s calendar;...

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