Baptism of the Lord, Year C Isaiah 40:1-5, 9-11 Titus 2:11-1, 3:4-7 Luke 3:15-16, 21-2 January 13, 2013 Today we celebrate the Baptism of Jesus. Baptisms are always something to celebrate. Baptisms are occasions of great joy. As I say this, somebody might be thinking, “Why?” Why should baptisms always be joyful? Well, let’s …
Epiphany, Year C Isaiah 60:1-6 Ephesians 3:2-3a, 5-6 Matthew 2:1-12 January 6, 2013 Christmas is a season to be very aware of Jesus’ presence in the world. Today we celebrate The Epiphany of the Lord but Christmas is really a season of epiphanies. The word epiphany primary meaning is “appearance” or “manifestation.” As we celebrate …
Our Parish Pastoral Council meeting this week included a discussion on what are signs of a vibrant parish. The list ranged from a line for Confessions to people feeling at home. Today, I would like to talk about feeling at home in church. I think a lot of people feel and/or act like guests in …
People will sometimes ask me if there is Mass on New Year’s Day. The answer is always, yes there is Mass on New Year’s Day but it is not New Year’s Day we are celebrating. New Year’s Day marks the beginning of a new year on the secular calendar. It is seen by many as …
Today is December 31st. It is the end of our secular year 2012. Tomorrow will be January 1st and mark the beginning of a New Year. Just a few weeks ago we marked the end of the last liturgical year and the beginning of a new on the First Sunday of Advent. Christmas was a new …
Holy Family, Year C 1 Samuel 1:20-22, 24-8 1 John 3:1-2, 21-24 Luke 2:41-52 December 30, 2012 Christmas is not over. Christmas is too important to be a single day. We celebrate Christmas as a season from Christmas Day till the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord which we will celebrate on January 13th. …
Today, December 28th, we celebrate the Feast of the Holy Innocents. The story of the Holy Innocents is found in Matthew 2:13-18. Herod was king of the region and had heard from the Magi that a new king had been born to the Jews. Herod saw this as a threat to his power. He had …
Christmas, Year C Isaiah 9:1-6 Titus 2:11-14 Luke 2:1-14 December 25, 2012 O Come All Ye Faithful! Familiar words to many. It’s my favorite Christmas hymn. It also fits today. Look at all the people. There’s something about Christmas that draws many people out. We welcome all of you here, whether you are a regular, …
4th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C Micah 5:1-4a Hebrews 10:5-10 Luke 1:39-45 December 23, 2012 A tale of two women. Today’s gospel speaks of two women. I should say two very important women. They are important because of the role they play in God’s play. Certainly, we are aware of Mary’s place in God’s …
3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C Zephaniah 3:14-18a Philippians 4:4-7 Luke 3:10-18 December 16, 2012 Zephaniah calls us upon the people to shout for joy, be glad, and exult. He writes before the Babylonian Exile when the Kingdom of Israel was about to fall and the people are lamenting. They are in fear …
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