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88 Second Sunday of Lent February 27, 2021 Faith enables us to see what is hidden or unseen to the naked eye. Abraham recognized God and His call for Abraham’s life. He saw from afar, not only what God intended for him, but for his descendants as well – an everlasting covenant of friendship and […]

First Sunday of Lent  February 21, 2021 On this First Sunday of Lent, the Gospel tells us that the Spirit drove Jesus out into the wilderness for 40 days. During this time, he was tempted by Satan, he was with the wild beasts, and the angels ministered to him. After John was arrested, Jesus came […]

Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time February 14, 2021 At the time of today’s Gospel, lepers were outcasts of society. They were driven from their homes and communities and left to fend for themselves. Their physical condition was terrible as they slowly lost the use of their limbs and withered away. They were not only shunned […]

Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time February 7, 2021 In today’s Gospel, Jesus went to Simon’s home and cured his mother-in-law. He also healed many others. The following day, early in the morning, he went out by himself and prayed. Simon and the other apostles found him and said, “Everyone is searching for you.” Jesus stood […]

Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time January 31, 2021 Scripture tells us that true faith works through love and hope. Our faith is made perfect through love because it orients us to the supreme good of God, and it encourages us to look for the good of our neighbor who is created in God’s image and […]

Second Sunday of Ordinary Time January 17, 2021 John calls Jesus the Lamb of God signifying Jesus’ mission as the One who redeems us. The blood of the Passover Lamb delivered the Israelites from their oppression in Egypt and from the plague of death. Jesus freely offered up his life for us on the cross. […]

Second Sunday of Ordinary Time January 17, 2021 John calls Jesus the Lamb of God signifying Jesus’ mission as the One who redeems us. The blood of the Passover Lamb delivered the Israelites from their oppression in Egypt and from the plague of death. Jesus freely offered up his life for us on the cross. […]

The Baptism of the Lord January 10, 2021 Why did Jesus, the Sinless One, submit himself to John’s baptism? John preached a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins, of which Jesus had no need. Jesus’ baptism is the acceptance and the beginning of his mission submitting himself entirely to his Father’s will. At […]

January 3, 2021 The Feast of the Epiphany Jesus was born in obscurity. Only the lowly shepherds recognized him at his birth. Some wise men also found their way to Bethlehem to pay homage to the newborn King of Israel. These men were not Israelites but foreigners. They likely had read and discussed the Messianic […]

December 27, 2020 The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph After Jesus’ birth, Mary fulfills the Jewish right of purification after childbirth. Since she could not afford the customary offering of a lamb, she gave two pigeons – turtle doves – as an offering of the poor. Mary and Joseph raised their son in […]

December 24, 2020 The Nativity of the Lord ~ Christmas Mass  Although this has indeed been a difficult year for all of us, the memory of Christ’s birth is a great and wonderful gift as the most perfect sign of God’s love.  All we have to do is accept the news and help others know […]

December 20, 2020  Fourth Sunday of Advent We see the fulfillment of God’s unfolding plan of redemption in the leading up to the Incarnation, the birth of the Messiah. The new era of salvation begins with the miraculous conception of Jesus in the womb of Mary. The child to be born is conceived by the […]