If only we experience Jesus: John, the son of Zechariah and Elizabeth, called the baptizer in the gospels, came roaring out of the desert in last Sunday’s gospel. He was regarded as a holy man, a prophet. He told it like it was – a prophet tells not so much...
In today’s Gospel we experience John the Baptist urging us to prepare ourselves for the coming of Jesus. We hear his familiar cry: “Reform your lives! The kingdom of God is at hand.” John’s baptism was to be a sign of life-long willingness to reform – to change...
Today we begin the new Church year and the season of Advent – a time of devout and joyful expectation. Advent has two-fold character, for it is a time of preparation for the Solemnities of Christmas, in which the first Coming of the Son of God to humanity is...
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!! I pray your week is full of great memories with family and friends. As we celebrate this time of the year and count the many blessings we have received, my heart is overwhelmed by the love, the support, and the service that has been overflowing...
As we approach the end of the Church year, the Scripture readings begin to call our attention to the end-times. The readings remind us that Jesus came among us to inaugurate the kingdom of God. Through the sacrifice he offered on the cross, our sins have been forgiven...
HAPPY VETERANS DAY! God bless all of the brave men and women who have defended our country throughout history. We are grateful for the sacrifices they have made to keep us safe. On this Veteran’s Day, let us honor and remember all those who serve or have served in our...
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