Christmas IV – Epiphany Isaiah 60:1-6; Ephesians 3:2-3a, 5-6; Matthew 2:1-12 “Where is the new born king of the Jews?” A pretty innocent question wouldn’t you say? Then why do King Herod and all Jerusalem with him become “greatly troubled”? … Continue reading →

Christmas II – Holy Family 2014 – Cycle B Genesis 15: 1-6, 21:1-3; Psalm 105; Hebrews 11:8, 11-12, 17-19; Luke 2:22-40 Do you appreciate and recognize that your home and the relationships that inhabit them are a holy place? At … Continue reading →

Christmas I – Nativity 2014 – Mass at Night Isaiah 9 1-6; Psalm 96; Timothy 2: 11-14; Luke 2:1-14 “In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth— Then God said: Let the earth bring forth vegetation: every kind … Continue reading →

Advent IV 2014 – Cycle B 2 Samuel 7:1-15, 8b-12, 14a, 16; Psalm 89; Romans 16:25-27; Luke 1:26-38 The tabernacle is the repository in which we reserve the Eucharistic Bread for the sick and the dying. Church Law dictates that … Continue reading →

Advent III 2014 – Cycle B Isaiah 61:1-2a, 10-11; Luke 1; 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24, John 1:6-8, 19-28 What are the characteristics you would deem appropriate in a witness? That they make a favourable impression? Cut a positive appearance? Are trustworthy … Continue reading →

Advent II 2014 – Cycle B Isaiah 40:1-5, 9-11; Psalm 85; 2 Peter 3:8-14; Mark 1:1-8 What good is hearing about comfort when you are comfortable? What good is hearing about pardon and freedom if you are not guilty and … Continue reading →