Christmas is a time to celebrate the coming of Christ, the Prince of Peace. But do we act as though we need a Prince of Peace? Dcn. James Pierce calls for reflection on the burdens experienced even before the pandemic, and encourages the wait for the Light of Christ.

"...peace to those on whom His favor rests."

God promises to David, king of Israel, a throne firm forever. Yet, it seems that with the failure of the Israelite kingly line, that God broke this promise. Dcn. James Pierce calls us to re-examine God's promise of a throne firm forever. He encourages us to see that God keeps this promise, and makes the promise anew, even now.

"...your throne shall stand firm forever."

Today is the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception.

For the daily readings, see the USCCB.

Today is the Memorial Feast of St. Francis Xavier, SJ.

For the daily readings, see the USCCB.

For the daily readings, see the USCCB. 

Christ's voice broke through the noise and distraction which surrounded by Simon Peter and Andrew. What about us? Do we respond with swiftness to Christ's voice?

Today is the Feast of the Apostle and Martyr, St. Andrew.

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Br. Greg Dunn, O.P., preaches on 1 Cor 1:3-9 fr the First Sunday of Advent.  

Br. Greg places the Word of God at the core of our Advent experience. It is in the Word of God, in the liturgy, the hymns, and the prayers of Advent that we see the Word of God made fresh in our own lives yet again.   

Is the Word which is Christ truly the center of our lives?

Br. Hoang Nguyen, OP preaches on Isaiah 63:16B-17, 19B; 64:2-7 for the First Sunday of Advent. Why does God allow our hearts to remain closed to his love? God is giving us time to turn back to him in preparation for when he comes again.

Br. Peter Lewitzke, O.P. preaches on 1 Corinthians 15: 20-26, 28 for the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe.  

Br. Peter preaches on the importance of having Jesus be the king of our heart before we can try and bring Jesus' kingdom into the world.  

"in Christ shall all be brought to life, but each one in proper order: Christ the firstfruits; then, at his coming, those who belong to Christ; then comes the end."

Br. Jordan DeGuire, O.P. preaches on Ezekiel 34:11-12,15-17 for the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe.  

Each of us faces a choice. When we sin, we attempt to make ourselves kings and queens of our own lives. However, Jesus the Good Shepherd offers us a way out.