Catholic Cardinal Reflections

December 25, 2012 - Are we as zealous for the Word of God as some in our culture are for Harry Potter? Can we fall in love with the Holy Child? Fr Isaiah Mary Molano, OP, preacher

December 25, 2012 - Christmas is often a time for many celebrations with family and friends. But the biggest and most important part of the Christmas celebration happens inside us. It is God's Son wanting to dwell within us and love us. Take a quiet moment to reflect on the enormity of God's love inside us, and how that directs us to live. Preacher, Fr. Nathan Castle, OP, Pastor Director of the Catholic Community.

December 23, 2012 - When Mary visited Elizabeth and the baby lept in Elizabeth's womb, we are reminded of Mary's complete submission to the Lord: I am your servant, God. That is wise council for us: "Dear God, what can I do for you, today? How can I best demonstrate your grace to others?" Preacher,Fr. Nathan Castle, OP, Pastor Director of the Catholic Community at Stanford.

December 16, 2012 - What shall we do? In this chaotic world, be willing to enter into the chaos of another to find joy and hope. Let mercy be the home of your joy by following Jesus. Preacher, Rev. Mr. John Kerrigan, Deacon of CCAS.

December 8, 2012 - This Mass is the CCAS' traditional holiday celebration with choir, strings, brass, drumsand organto announce the coming of our Lord. Father Nathan reminds us that the early part of the Gospel of Luke is highly musical, with the song of Zachariah, the canticle of Mary and that of Simeon, who met the baby Jesus in the temple. Make way for Jesus in your heart; he IS the way. Preacher, Fr. Nathan Castle, OP, Pastor and Director of the CCAS.

December 2, 2012 - The Advent season is all about hope, a virtue that allows us to persevere, to look towards God and the coming of his Son. We trust in God as the giver of all good things. Fr. Isaiah Mary Molano, OP, Parochial Vicar/Associate Director of CCAS, Preacher.

November 25, 2012 - Christ is the King of a kingdom made of love, where virtue reigns over gold, where competition means drawing out the excellence in our neighbors, where love of God and of our brothers is King. It is our task to integrate these teachings of Jesus into every minute of every day, no matter where we are- desk, mall, home. Preacher,Fr. Isaiah Mary Molano, OP, Parochial Vicar/Associate Director of CCAS.

November 18, 2012 - Mark's words about the end of the world were not intended to be frightening; rather to comfort the people of his day. We are meant to witness to God every day, not to wait for the end. The question is, what have we done today to save the world? Preacher, Nancy Greenfield, Chaplain of the CCAS.

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November 11, 2012 - The woman gave Elija food from her meager supply, and was rewarded with much more than she gave. The woman in the temple gave all her money to the treasury. So we are reminded that when we give ourself and our treasure to others, we are rewarded manyfold. This is another way of loving God. Preacher, Fr. Nathan Castle, OP, Pastor/Director of CCAS.

November 4, 2012 - The greatest commandment is to love God and others. Why is it so hard to follow? We learn to love by practice, and when we do we ar not far from the kingdom of God. Preacher, Rev. Mr. John Kerrigan, Deacon of the CCAS.