Catholic Cardinal Reflections

January 28, 2017 - Christ teaches the Beaatitudes in the Sermon on the Mount- blessed are the poor and those that mourn. However, we are obliged to not only feel their pain but to respond, for blessed too are those who comfort others.

January 28, 2017 - The Christian community welcomes with great joy our newest members of the CC@S: Gemma Rosa Brennan, Gioia Rosa Brennan, Emma Kaitlyn Leary, Alisia Therese Lebel, Cataleya Urbano Puentes, Ivy Saiz, Cara Delphine Reeder, Jackson Antony Rosa, Lilian Lee Rosa, Jianna Maria Taizan.

January 22, 2017 - Work, school and the ordinary tedium of life can pull us down. Repent of whatever is troubling you and reach out for Jesus' love to help you. Then reach out to others to change the world.

January 15. 2017 - Jesus constantly surprised people by doing things backwards- contrary to expectations. For example, why did he let John baptise him, when he should have been baptising John and others? The answer of course is that He wanted to stand with us, and it reminds us that we should be living for others. Our holy calling is to lift up our neighbors.

Following Fr. Xavier's sermon is a brief talk by grad student Tony Boutelle, describinh the CC@S small groups and asking us to become active therein.

January 8, 2017 - The theme of this Sunday's readings is on the Journey. Like the Magi, we need to seek our Lord; God will help us to choose the right path if we spread kindness and virtuousness. We should take a few minutes each morning to discern God's path for our heart and mind for this day.

December 25, 2016 - Our Christmas season corresponds to Hanukkah, 8 days of celebration of dedication in the Jewish faith. It corresponds to our 8 days from Christmas until New Years, and should signifiy for us a time of rededication to a deeper spiritual life with God. The CC@S has been doing so in small groups, which provide support as we pray for a deeper faith in Christ. Light a candle tonight, and then 2 next night, and watch Christ's light in you grow.

December 18, 2016 - Life changing events often come from personal invitations. Decisions are made in both head and heart. In Rev. Kerrigan's case, he was invited to become deacon and did so mostly through his heart. Joseph is central in today's Gospel. He was invited to protect Mary's integrity by an angelic message, "Do not be afrain", for God is with you. As you prepare for the celebrtion of Jesus' rebirth, become aware of the many invitations God sends you.

December 11, 2016 - This Mass was celebrated with candlelight precession beginning at 11 PM, as the traditional CC@S celebration of Christmas, with finals week and the retturn of many students to visit their homes and families. Fr. Xavier noted that in this Christmas season, we must becone Santa Claus to others and share the goodness we see all around us with them. Become the miracle of Christ for those you meet.

December 4, 2016 - The Dominican Order is celebrating its 800 year Jubilee, hving begun with a mission of preachng against slavery to a closed-minded people. Bringing Christ's message to others is Fr. Taylor's dream for the CC@S, and we have one year to do it. Start slowly to make straight the path of the Lord.

November 27, 2016 - Jesus will come like a thief in the night. Be ready, because the kingdom of God is now, not some time in the future. Pray for someone this week, for you are Christ for others.