4th Sunday in Ordinary Time (C) Wearing Green in a Sea of Blue Readings: Jeremiah 1:4-5, 17-19; Psalm 71:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 15-17; 1 Corinthians 12:31—13:13 or 13:4-13; Luke 4:21-30 Picture: cc inboundpass Dear sisters and brothers, some years ago, someone I know found himself at a college ..
Baptism of the Lord (C) Baptisms and Border-Crossings Readings: Is 40:1-5, 9-11; Ps 29:1-2, 3-4, 3, 9-10; Ti 2:11-14; 3:4-7; Lk 3:15-16, 21-22 Picture: cc Abeeeer Dear sisters and brothers, some years ago, I joined a team of volunteers who were accompanying a group of catechumens on a ..
Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God Recognizing the Face at the Door Readings: Nm 6:22-27; Ps. Ps 67:2-3, 5, 6, 8; Gal 4:4-7; Lk 2:16-21 Picture: cc purplemattfish Dear sisters and brothers, the story is told of a college professor who was a world-famous expert in his field of study. On one ..
The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph (C) From Hiding Places to Holy Portals Readings: 1Samuel 1:20-22, 24-28; Psalm 84:2-3, 5-6, 9-10; 1 John 3:1-2, 21-24; Luke 2:41-52 Dear sisters and brothers, are you familiar with The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe? As you know, the movie ..
2nd Sunday of Advent (C) Between Potholes and Reunions Readings: Baruch 5:1-9; Psalm 126:1-2, 2-3, 4-5, 6; Philippians 1:4-6, 8-11; Luke 3:1-6 Dear sisters and brothers, have you seen that commercial with the talking pothole? A stylish grey sports car goes over a pothole, bursts a tire, and ..