Fourth Sunday of Advent – A
Eternally, Jesus is the Son of the Father. Luke’s Gospel brings out the Father’srole even in the human conception of Jesus: “”The Holy Spirit will…
Third Sunday of Advent – A
“Messiah” is the Hebrew word, for the “anointed one.” Some of our Advent hymnsaddress Jesus as “Messiah.” For instance, “Come Divine Messiah.” What do we…
Second Sunday of Advent
The four Gospels proclaim the same message about Jesus, yet each Evangelist hasunique insights into the Old Testament’s witness to Jesus. In today’s Gospel (Mt…
First Sunday of Advent – A
What are we doing when we celebrate Advent? Jesus already came but today’s Gospeltells us that Jesus will come like a thief in the night…
Jesus Christ, the King of the Universe – C
How can the King of the Universe be my “personal Savior”? If we think of theuniverse, we may feel very insignificant, less than a piece…
Thirty Third Sunday – C
Initially, Paul thought that Jesus was coming soon. Some early Christians were so surethat Jesus was coming soon, they stopped working. Paul told the Christians…
Dedication of the Basilica of St. John Lateran
Who is St. John Lateran and how does the dedication of this Church upstage theSunday celebration? The solemnity we celebrate today celebrates a particular church,the…
All Souls Day
In his encyclical Spe Salvi, Pope Benedict XVI asks: “what sort of hope could everjustify … that, on the basis of that hope and simply…
Thirtieth Sunday – C
What makes a life a success? Many of us think in terms of prosperity: a well-providedfamily, prosperous or at least sufficient wealth, an important position…
Twenty Ninth Sunday – Year C
God wants to draw all people to Himself. He involves us in the process in our coming toHim and bringing others to Him. St. Thomas…