Fourth Sunday in Easter

Pope LIV's episcopal motto is "In Illo Uno Unum," which translates to "In the One, we are one". This motto, a Latin phrase taken from St. Augustine's teachings, emphasizes the unity of Christians in Christ. 
The fact that we are not one brings scandal. Nonetheless, the pope serves as shepherd over the entire flock. May God bless our new holy father in uniting the world.

Scripture Readings for Sunday May 11th, 2025

Acts 13:14, 43-52
Psalm 100:1-3, 5

Revelation 7:9, 14-17

John 10:27-30

Third Sunday of Easter

We are reminded from Acts of the Apostles that we must obey God rather than men. The more a person does so, conforming oneself to Him, friendship will grow from sentimental to self-sacrificing love. It's profound how much God loves His creation. Have you taken the time recently to reflect on this great gift?  

Scripture Reading for May 4, 2025

Acts 5:27-32, 40-41

Psalm 30:2, 4-6, 11-13

Revelation 5:11-14

John 21:1-19 

Divine Mercy Sunday

When did life begin to click for you? Learning and growth is a life long endeavor. God provides avenues of transformation if we are willing to be taught. In today's Gospel we reflect upon St. Thomas' pursuit of faith by encountering the resurrected Christ. Learn how to ask good questions and humbly receive the answers. 

Scripture Readings for April 27, 2025

Acts 5:12-16
Psalm 118:2-4, 13-15, 22-24
Revelation 1:9-11-13, 17-19
John 20:19-31

Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time

The life of St. John Vianney served as a priest in Ars, France for forty-one years. His life modeled after Christ was not just for parish priests, but for all Christians aspiring to lead a holy and virtuous life. One of the many ways he demonstrated Christ's love was by forgiving and loving his enemies. Let us ask for the intercession of St. John Vianney to do the same. 

Scripture Readings for February 23, 2025

1 Samuel 26:2, 7-9, 12-13, 22-23
1 Corinthians 15:45-49
Luke 6:27-38

The Presentation of the Lord

Today's celebration highlights Jesus' presentation in the Temple. Both Simeon and Anna have been preparing for this moment their entire lives. Simeon and Anna model a similar process, preparation, and purification we as people of faith go through our entire lives.

Scripture Readings for February 2, 2025

Malachi 3:1-4
Hebrews 2:14-18
Psalm 24:7-10
Luke 2:22-40  

Third Sunday in Ordinary  Time

Jesus is back home in the synagogue where he grew up. Many of the people there were those who knew Him, his father Joseph, and his mother Mary well. Why do the people of Nazareth and all of humanity have a hard time accepting Jesus? Because the God of the universe is closer than we want Him to be.

“The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners and recovery of sight for the blind, to set the oppressed free, to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor.
He began by saying to them, “Today this Scripture is fulfilled in your hearing” (Luke 4:18-19, 21).

Scripture Reading for January 26, 2025

Nehemiah 8:2-6, 8-10
Psalm 19:8-10, 15 
1 Corinthians 12:12-30 
Luke 1:1-4; 4:14-21

Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

“Our culture has filled our heads but emptied our hearts, stuffed our wallets but starved our wonder. It has fed our thirst for facts but not for meaning or mystery. It produces "nice" people, not heroes.” (Peter Kreeft)

Because people have been so intent on other things that they have given up on reflecting on the works of God and thereby praising the creator for His many graces and blessings. God intends to rouse a slumbering humanity with wonder and awe as His beloved sons and daughters. 

Scripture Readings for January 19, 2024

Isaiah 62:1-5
Psalm 96:1-3, 7-10 
1 Corinthians 12:4-11
John 2:1-11 

The Baptism of the Lord

One of the most important moments in the life of a Christian is their baptism. Yet, for most people their baptism took place when they were weeks or months old with little to no personal recollection of the event. Gratefully, our parents knew better and acted on our behalf. Baptism can be seen strictly as a membership card to Church or rite of passage. Yet, baptism is more so the beginning of our new life in Christ.

Baptism marks the beginning of the journey for the rest of our lives, our on-going responsiveness to the Gospel, which aligns with our sole identity as God's beloved sons and daughters. If baptism is only the start, don’t we risk becoming deaf to the Gospel?

Scripture Readings for January 12, 2024

Isaiah 40:1-5, 9-11
Psalm 104:1-4, 24-25, 27-30
Titus 2:11-14; 3:4-7
Lk 3:15-16, 21-22

Feast of the Holy Family

Being part of a family is wonderful but also complicated and messy at times. On the last Sunday of the calendar year, we celebrate the Feast of the Holy Family. Today we offer our own families and all their members on the altar of God to ask for His blessing on them and obtain for them the guidance of the Holy Family. 

Scripture Readings for December 29, 2024

Sirach 3:2-7, 12-14
Psalm 128
Colossians 3:12-21
Luke 2:41-52

The Nativity of the Lord (Christmas)

The people who walked in darkness
        have seen a great light;
    upon those who dwelt in the land of gloom
        a light has shone. (Is 9:1)

May the birth of our Savior Jesus Christ bring glad tidings to you and your family this Christmas season!