View From the Ambo

Simeon and Anna give us an example of faithful and active waiting for the Lord. They remind us God keeps His promises.

Readings are found at http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/123117.cfm

The mentioned test is found at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QX_oy9614HQ

The Homily from Christmas Day.

Readings are found at: http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/122517-day.cfm

Homily of the Mass at Midnight. Give ourselves a gift of silence and faith.

Readings are found at http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/122517-midnight.cfm

The Virgin Mary models perfectly how we should prepare this Advent, as she demonstrates both her yearning for the Lord and yielding to His will.

Readings are found at: http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/122417.cfm

Like John the Baptist and the Blessed Mother, we have a relationship, identity, and mission from God, and fulfilling that mission gives joy. We discover our mission in prayer, especially adoration. But He works in our life yet - and when we acknowledge that we grow in joy.

Readings are found at http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/121717.cfm

We prepare our hearts by repentance and reconciliation. This is truly good news. Do we believe it?

Readings are found at http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/121017.cfm

Recorded during the John Ireland School Mass for the Immaculate Conception. Mary needed a Savior to save her from the poison of sin, too, but a singular act of grace, God preserved her from the first moment of her conception, so she becomes the model for us o live our baptisms.

Readings are found at http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/120817.cfm

As we begin Advent, we are asked to watch and prepare. How does Christ come to us?

Readings can be found at http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/120317.cfm

A brief reflection (in the absence of giving a homily this weekend) on the readings http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/112617.cfm for the Feast of Christ the King.

As Catholics, we are invited to give thanks everyday. The challenge is that we too readily fail to recognize God's blessings.

Readings are found at http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/112317-thanksgiving.cfm