A Reflection for the 3rd Sunday of Ordinary Time (Year C). Nehemiah 8:2-6, 8-10 – 1Corinthians 12:12-30 – Luke 1:1-4; 4:14-21. Dear brothers and sisters, the response to today’s Responsorial Psalm (Ps 18) is: Your words are spirit, Lord, and
Jesus was at the Wedding: a Reflection on Life with God
A Reflection for the 2nd Sunday of Ordinary Time (Year C). Isaiah 62:1-5 – 1Corinthians 12:4-11 – John 2:1-11. This Sunday’s Gospel reading had me thinking back to some of the wedding receptions I’ve attended over the years. Whenever a
Pastoral Letter for the 2nd Sunday of Ordinary Time
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, I hope you have been refreshed by the celebrations of Christmas and New Year. As you know, Pope Francis has invited the whole Church to embark on a “synodal journey”, one that will climax
Baptism and the Grace to make a Fresh Start!
A Reflection for Feast of the Baptism of the Lord (Year C). Isaiah 40: 1-5, 9-11 – Titus 2:11-14, 3:4-7 – Luke 3:15-16, 21-22. The Feast of the Baptism of the Lord brings us to the end of the Christmas
Jesus is the Lord of all – and He is here for everyone!
A Reflection for Feast of the Epiphany (Year C). Isaiah 60:1-6 – Ephesians 3:2-3, 5-6 – Matthew 2:1-12. Dear brothers and sisters, in the Christmas narratives the shepherds, prompted by the heavenly host of angels rejoicing, went to find the
With Jesus in the Family
A Reflection for Feast of the Holy Family (Year C). 1 Samuel 1:20-22, 24-28 – Colossians 3:12-21 – Luke 2:41-52. Brothers and sisters, today we celebrate the Solemnity of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph. Jesus, the Holy
The Baby Leapt For Joy
A Reflection for 4th Sunday of Advent (Year C). Micah 5:1-4 – Hebrews 10:5-10 – Luke 1:39-45. Dear brothers and sisters, a while ago I watched a video about a beggar on the streets who was recruited by a wealthy