Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time Isaiah 58:7-10, 1 Corinthians 2:1-5, Matthew 5:13-16 Dear sisters and brothers, The message of Jesus to us is so simple and clear: when we encounter someone in trouble, we must help that person! This is still the same message as always: love God and love your neighbor. There is [...]
Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time Zephaniah 2: 3; 3: 12-13, 1 Cor 1: 26-31, Mt 5: 1-12a Dear Sisters and Brothers, On this fourth Sunday of ordinary time the church reminds us of the very important fact that God delights in the humble. He draws near to them, gathers them to himself and blesses [...]
Third Sunday in Ordinary Time Isaiah 8:23—9:3, 1 Corinthians 1:10-13, 17, Matthew 4:12-23 Dear Sisters and Brothers, The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; upon those who dwelt in the land of gloom a light has shone. Always the Prophet Isaiah is able to raise our hopes and bring us [...]
Second Sunday in Ordinary Time Is 49: 3, 5-6, 1 Cor1: 1: 1-3, John 1: 29-34 Dear Sisters and Brothers, Jesus is our Lord! John the Baptist gives this testimony but it also reflects the testimony of the whole of Jewish Scripture, which we call our Old Testament. Jesus is God with us, [...]
Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord Is 60: 1-6, Eph 3: 2-3a, 5-6, Mt 2: 1-12 Dear sisters and brothers, Today we celebrate the solemnity of Epiphany, and in a most special way the day of the three kings who brought Jesus very costly and symbolic gifts of gold, mire, and frankincense. [...]
Solemnity of Mary, The Holy Mother of God New Year 2023 Num 6: 22-27, Gal 4: 4-7, Luke 2: 2: 16-21 Dear sisters and brothers, “Mary, the all holy ever virgin Mother of God, is the masterwork of the mission of the Son and the Spirit… For the first time in the plan [...]
The Nativity of the Lord (Christmas) Is 52: 7-10, Hebrews 1:1-6, John 1:1-18 Dear Sisters and Brothers, “Sing a new song to the Lord for he has worked wonders.” Today is Christmas day, the day we have long awaited and prepared for. Christmas is a milestone in the history of our salvation. So, it’s wonderful [...]
4th Sunday of Advent Isaiah 7:10-14, Romans 1:1-7, Matthew 1:18-24 Dear Sisters and Brothers, The countdown to Christmas has entered its final week, and since the beginning of this season of waiting, expectation, giving gifts, and receiving gratitude, you may have seen a Salvation Army Bell-Ringer at Walmart. Many people have given [...]
Third Sunday of Advent Is35:1-6a, 10, James 5: 7-10, Mt 11: 2-11 Dear Sisters and Brothers, The Third Sunday of Advent is traditionally called Gaudete Sunday. Gaudete is the Latin word meaning “rejoice.” This Sunday is so named because “Rejoice” is the first word in the entrance antiphon for today's Mass taken from Philippians 4:4,5: [...]
Second Sunday of Advent Isaiah 11: 1-10, Rom 15:4-9, Mt 3: 1-12 Dear Sisters and Brothers, Today is the Second Sunday of Advent. As a family of God’s people, we continue to move in the hope of receiving the fulfillment of God’s promise through our ancestors in faith. Hence, this Sunday the church [...]