Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
November 17, 2024
At the end, the son of Man will return with great power and glory, placing his enemies under his feet. Those whose names are in the Book shall live forever in light and joy.
Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
November 10, 2024
The Lord provides for Elijah's need as the widow of Zarephath shares with him from her want. Her generosity is mirrored in the widow in the temple who gives from her poverty and not from power, privilege or excess. In Jesus, God became poor for us, offering himself to take away our sins.
Thirty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time
November 3, 2024
The two commandments, love of God and love of neighbor, go hand in hand. Through the priesthood of Jesus, we are brought into communion with the God who is love.
Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time
October 27, 2024
An "oracle of consolation" regarding the restoration of Israel finds its fulfillment in the person of Jesus, our mericiful high priest. His healing of the blind man witnesses to the inauguration of the kingdom.
Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time
October 20, 2024
True greatness (holiness) is found in serving one another and by giving ourselves as did Jesus who suffered that we might be justified. He is our compassionate high priest in whom we have placed our hope.
Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time
October 13, 2024
When offered the choice between true knowledge or riches, Solomon prays for wisdom of heart. When given the choice between following Jesus or remaining attached to his material wealth, the man chooses his possessions. God's word challenges us to be attached to Jesus, and to him alone.
Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
October 6, 2024
Conjugal love, lived in fidelity to God's original plan is to be one of the principal manifestations of the kingdom proclaimed by Jesus. Through baptism into Christ, we join with him in having one and the same Father.
Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
September 29, 2024
Moses and Jesus both attest to the fact that the work of the Spirit cannot be confined by an institution, and that no one can claim a monopoly of the Spirit's charism, or wisdom. Beware of growing rich while neglecting the rights and needs of others.
Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
September 22, 2024
Jesus speaks of his own rejection, torture, and shameful death. True discipleship, he says, is concerned not with status but with service to the poor, with justice and peace.
Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
September 15, 2024
Discipleship entails denying our very selves and following the way of the Lord, a way of suffering and service. In professing our faith in him we can rely on the Lord for strength and salvation.
Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
Septmeber 8, 2024
The advent of the age of salvation is upon us: the deaf hear, the blind see, and those bowed down are raised up. The kingdom is made manifest around the Eucharistic table, where rich and poor alike are invited to feast.
Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
Septmeber 1, 2024
Through observance of the Lord's commands, we shall experience the fullness of life. Living in conformity with God's will frees us from all casuistry about good and evil. We are called to welcome God's word and to let it take root in our hears.
Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time
August 25, 2024
Joshua confronts the tribes of Israel: Will you desert your covenant with Yahweh? The desertion of disciples is a prelude to the paschal mystery. With Peter, however, let us profess our faith in the Lord, who gave himself up for us all.
Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time
August 18, 2024
Wisdom has prepared a banquet of food and wine, an image expressive of God's communion with us. For those who desire life, Jesus gives his own flesh and blood. Thus we shall be filled with the Spirit.
Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
August 11, 2024
To strengthen him for the journey, God provides Elijah with cake and water, reminiscent of his ancestors' Pasch. Thus he experiences the goodness of the Lord. Jesus, the bread of life, strengthens us for our journey, following his way of love.
Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
August 4, 2024
The Lord provides heavenly food for the Israelites to eat. Jesus proclaims himself to be the very bread of life. We lay aside our way of life to be created anew in his image
Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
July 28, 2024
The miracle performed by Elisha finds its perfect fulfillment in Jesus' feeding of the five thousand. He opens his hands and satisfies our deepest needs. In him we form one body.
Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
July 21, 2024
Jesus, our shepherd, nourishes and strengthens us, guiding us in right paths. He is the righteous shoot of David, the peace between Jews and Gentiles, between God and all humanity.
Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
July 14, 2024
The prophet hears what God proclaims and is called to speak in God's name. The Twelve hear the message of Jesus and are sent forth to preach the good news. In him have we been chosen to be full of love.
Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
July 7, 2024
Jesus is met with misgivings and rejection by his own relatives. Like them, we often resist the prophetic word because of an obstinacy of heart, rooted in a self-pride, which must give way to weakness and powerlessness.
Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
June 30, 2024
Because of sin, sickness and death have entered the world, but are overcome through the resurrection of Jesus. He hears the cry of those in need, healing the sick and raising the dead to life. He made himself poor that we might become rich.
Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time
June 23, 2024
In the midst of adversity, we need to trust in the saving presence of God, who triumphs over the waters of the sea. In the midst of distress, let us turn to the Lord with faith, to him whom even the wind and sea obey. He died and rose for our sake that we might live and not perish.
Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
June 16, 2024
The kingdom of God is like a mustard seed, which springs up and becomes the largest of plants, like a tender shoot from the cedar which will bear fruit and become a majestic cedar. So shall the just one flourish, like a cedar. As we walk by faith and not by sight, may our lives bear fruit in abundance.
Tenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
June 9, 2024
With the Lord there is mercy and redemption for the reign of sin has come to an end in the person of Jesus. Hence we must never lose heart for we believe we shall be raised up with him.
The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ
June 2, 2024
Moses ratifies the covenant by offering a thanksgiving sacrifice and by sprinkling blood over the people. The new covenant, the law's oblation, is ratified in the blood of Christ, the unblemished offering poured out for us.
The Most Holy Trinity
May 26, 2024
The Lord God is one, there is no other. We have been chosen as his own, and, through the Spirit, are able to call God Abba. Through baptism all nations are called to share in the life of the Son and acknowledge the triune God.
Pentecost Sunday
May 19, 2024
All of us have been baptized into one and the same Spirit; let us live, then, by the Spirit! That same Spirit, the Advocate, who "renews the face of the earth", was given as gift to the disciples to strengthen them to go forth in the name of the Lord, and to obtain forgiveness of sins.
The Ascension of the Lord
May 12, 2024
Jesus commissions his disciples to baptize in his name, reminding them that he is always present through his Spirit. Having ascended to his Father amid cries of gladness, we are to be his witnesses for we have been gifted with his Spirit of wisdom and revelation. Let us, therefore, live in a manner worthy of the call we have received.
Sixth Sunday of Easter
May 5, 2024
Let us love one another as Christ has loved us by offering himself for our sins. His love is to be revealed to all the world, as Peter himself taught.
Fifth Sunday of Easter
April 28, 2024
Saul witnesses the risen Jesus and boldly proclaims his Lordship. We proclaim our belief in Jesus by our love for one another. He is the vine and we the branches. Together let us praise his name in our assembly of worship.
Fourth Sunday of Easter
April 21, 2024
Jesus is the "cornerstone rejected by the builders which has become the cornerstone". He is the good shepherd who laid down his life for us. Through his paschal mystery we have become children of God.
Third Sunday of Easter
April 14, 2024
Peter proclaims the wonders of the Lord: The suffering Messiah is raised from the dead and has been glorified. This Jesus is our intercessor, and our offereing for sin, our peace.
Second Sunday of Easter (Sunday of Divine Mercy)
April 7, 2024
Thomas believed because he saw the risen Jesus. Although we have never seen him, we believe that Jesus is the Christ, begotten by God. We give thanks to the Lord that he has formed us into a community of believers, united in the Spirit.
Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord
March 31, 2024
On this day of days we offer a joyful sacrifice of praise to the Father who raised his Son from the dead. Let us be intent upon the life Christ offers us, Christ our Passover who has been sacrificed.
Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord
March 24, 2024
Jesus, humbling himself out of love for us, did not shield his face from buffets and spitting, but offered his life on the cross. He relied on his Father's love.
Fifth Sunday of Lent
March 17, 2024
The grain of wheat must die to produce fruit. Such dying must be cultivated by obedience and by our covenant with God, rooted in love and forgiveness.
Fourth Sunday of Lent
March 10, 2024
God pardons and raises up those who have been unfaithful, those who have loved the darkness rather than the light. For God so loved the world that he sent his only Son to deliver the world from exile.
Third Sunday of Lent
March 3, 2024
The law liberates and leads us to freedom. It is to be trusted for it is a source of wisdom. Jesus speaks of the ultimate freedom to be won for us by his being raised up. He is the sign of the power and wisdom of God.
Second Sunday of Lent
February 25, 2024
Abraham offers the ultimate sacrifice of thanksgiving, the gift of his very son. This sacrifice prefigures the sacrifice of Jesus who died for us all. In his transfiguration, Jesus discloses a suffering messiahship.
First Sunday of Lent
February 18, 2024
Mindful of his covenant, the Lord promises never to destroy creation again by floodwaters. The waters of baptism bring salvation and forgiveness through the death of Christ. After fasting forty days and being put to the test, Jesus begins his pulic ministry.
Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
February 11, 2024
Jesus manifests the powerful, healing love of God by curing the leper who was forced to live under severe restrictions by Jewish legislation. He turned to Jesus in his need and was filled with joy. We are called to imitate the healing and compassionate Jesus.
Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
February 4, 2024
Job's cry of hopelessness stands in marked contrast to the hope of those who put their trust in Jesus, who "heals the broken hearted and binds up their wounds". Such are the blessings of the good news.
Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
January 28, 2024
As Moses challenged the Israelites to listen to God's voice, so we are called to hear the voice of Jesus and live out his teachings by what we say and do, whatever our vocation in life may be.
Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
January 21, 2024
The Ninevites heard the preaching of Jonah and repented of their evil ways, thus experiencing the Lord's compassion. Do we repent when we hear the preaching of Jesus? Do we invest our lives in the world rather than in God's kingdom.
Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
January 14, 2024
Through baptism we have been joined to the Lord who calls us to be his disciples. How well do we listen to his voice? How willing are we to do his will?
The Epiphany of the Lord
January 7, 2024
All nations are invited to sing the Lord's praises for they have been called to hear the good news and worship the long-awaited Messiah and King with the gift of their lives.
The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph
December 31, 2023
Family life is rooted in the unconditional love of God as witnessed by the Holy Family.
Fourth Sunday of Advent
December 24, 2023
David's posterity shall endure forever. His kingship finds its fulfillment
in the son of Mary, Jesus the Christ. To him be glory and
praise forever.
Third Sunday of Advent
December 17, 2023
John witnesses to one who is to come, one far mightier than he, one
who will proclaim freedom and deliverance from sin and death. As
we await his coming again in glory, let us join with Mary in singing
the praises of God.
Second Sunday of Advent
December 10, 2023
As we await new heavens and a new earth, let us make clear the way
of the Lord by being servants of justice, truth, and peace.
First Sunday of Advent
December 3, 2023
Lord, rend the heavens and come down. Come and save us from
our sins. Let us turn again to you and so be found blameless
when you return in glory.
Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe
November 26, 2023
The Lord is our shepherd. At the end, at his coming, he will hand over the kingdom to his Father. He will "judge between one sheep and another, between rams and goats", between those who have lived lives for others, and those who have lived for themselves.
Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
November 19, 2023
Those who use their gifts and talents in the service of one another, especially the poor and the needy, are blessed indeed. They shall be known as children of the light, and will be ready for the Lord's return.
Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
November 12, 2023
We seek many things in this life, but we should seek first the Lord and his wisdom. By so living, we will keep vigil for the Lord as we await his return in glory.
Thirty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time
November 5, 2023
The prophet denounces those priests who in their pride have turned away from the Law, causing others to go astray. Jesus, too, is critical of those religious leaders who fail to practice what they preach. All, rather, are called to greatness through humility and service, by sharing their lives with others.
Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time
October 29, 2023
We are to love the Lord with our whole heart and our neighbor as ourselves. By thus fulfilling these two great commandments, we hope to become models of faith and imitators of the Lord who gave himself totally for our sakes.