Tag Archive: #reflection

A Reflection On Christ’s Baptism

Posted on January 5, 2021
Baptism of the Lord Today we celebrate the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord. Many of us might be wondering why Jesus, who was sinless, needed to be baptized. According to the Catechism of the Catholic Church, “Our Lord [read more...]

The Magi Honored Christ, As Must We

Posted on December 29, 2020
When I was first married, we worked in my wife’s family greenhouses over Christmas break. It was a pleasant time, the sun and the warmth under the glass. We were not moving poinsettias around. Mostly we were working with immature [read more...]

Third Sunday of Advent: A Time to Rejoice!

Posted on December 11, 2020
3rd Sunday of Advent – Year B Gaudete!  Rejoice!  Today, on the third Sunday of Advent, we celebrate Gaudete Sunday, Latin for “Rejoice” (who knew my Latin classes would pay off so well!).  It is an earnest call from the [read more...]

We Gather With Joy!

Posted on December 11, 2020
Christmas 2020 Today we gather in our Church with great joy to celebrate the birth of Jesus. To some people, Jesus is an unwelcome intruder. Herod and the Pharisees are a perfect example of those who had this point of [read more...]

Second Sunday of Advent: PEACE

Posted on December 4, 2020
The second week, there are two candles and we remember that Christ said, “Where there are two or more of you gathered in my Name, there also shall I be.” Advent Prayer: Lord, as we enter into the second week [read more...]

The Second Week of Advent: LOVE

Posted on November 27, 2020
The second week, the single candle seems feeble and lonely.  It reminds us of the faithful all over the world who are living in isolation or hostility.

The First Week of Advent: HOPE

Posted on November 27, 2020
The first week, the single candle seems feeble and lonely.  It reminds us of the faithful all over the world who are living in isolation or hostility. Advent Wreath Blessing: With hands joined the prayer of blessing is said: Lord [read more...]