The Second Sunday in Ordinary Time Isaiah 62:1-5; Psalm 96; 1 Corinthians 12:4-11; John 2:1-11 A festive wedding, thirsty guests and an abundance of wine. All the makings for a good time, I’d say. And in the center of it … Continue reading →

Christmas V – The Feast of the Baptism of the Lord Isaiah 42:1-4, 6-7; Psalm 29; Acts of the Apostles 10:34-38; Luke 3:15-16, 21-22 Luke doesn’t even record the actual baptism of Jesus like Matthew and Mark, but only reports … Continue reading →

Christmas III – The Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God Numbers 6:22-27; Psalm 67; Galatians 4:4-7; Luke 2:16-21 Going through the house after mom died I came across a series of binders. They are filled with photos, concert … Continue reading →

Christmas II – The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph 1 Samuel 1:20-22, 24-28; Psalm 84; 1 John 3:1-2, 21-24; Luke 2:41-52 It is impossible to paint the Holy Family realistically. We do not know what they looked like. … Continue reading →