The School of Holiness at Nazareth Today’s Collect sets both the tone and the purpose of this feast. In a few carefully chosen words, the Church teaches us that family life itself has been sanctified—made holy— by the obedience of … Continue reading →
The Feast of the Baptism of the Lord is not about Christ being set free from sin, for He is sinless, but about Him setting us free. This moment reveals Him as the promised Messiah of God and marks the … Continue reading →
“Rise up in splendor, Jerusalem! Your light has come; the glory of the Lord shines upon you.” The Feast of the Epiphany reveals Christ as Light—not only to Israel, but to all nations. Today we contemplate how God draws souls … Continue reading →
Today the Church celebrates the Feast of the Holy Name of Jesus. The Gospel appointed for this feast is the same as that of the Feast of the Circumcision. It is the shortest Gospel of the entire year, yet it … Continue reading →
The Introit for this Sunday’s Mass is profoundly moving, for in just a few lines it expresses the entire mystery of the Incarnation: “When a profound stillness compassed everything and the night in its swift course was half spent, Your … Continue reading →
“His name was called Jesus, the name given Him by the angel before He was conceived in the womb.” God greatly exalted Him and bestowed on Him the name that is above every name, so that at the name of … Continue reading →
The ancient prophecies foretold that the promised Messiah would be born in Bethlehem. From the Book of Micah we read: “But you, O Bethlehem Ephrathah, who are little to be among the clans of Judah, from you shall come forth … Continue reading →
Sacred Scripture reveals that the mystery of the Nativity unfolds under the constant presence and guidance of the Holy Angels. In fact, there are eight distinct angelic appearances surrounding the birth and early life of Our Lord. Through them, God … Continue reading →
Merry Christmas, everyone!As the old song reminds us, “It’s only just begun…” On this Second Day of Christmas, the Church sets before us the Feast of St. Stephen, Protomartyr. Was it the pouring out of Stephen’s blood that opened the way for Saul’s conversion … Continue reading →
Introduction This Sunday could rightly be called “Mary Sunday,” for it places before us the unique role of Our Lady in the mystery of redemption. As we stand on the threshold of Christmas, the Church turns our gaze to the Virgin who, … Continue reading →