It is so easy in this world to have hearts cluttered by superficial and transient things. Human hearts easily become like the ruins of ancient cities, covered over by centuries of debris, only to be discovered after much excavation. Advent is a time to prepare for the coming of the Read more…
On this Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception, we celebrate the mystery and magnificence of God. With great love, God created all things, the culmination being the creation of man and woman in his own image. Imagine our dignity, being created in the image and likeness of God, for relationship with Read more…
This Second Sunday of Advent, the People of God is invited to re-discover the deepest desire of their heart. This human desire is for God. This longing of every human person is precisely what John the Baptist is helping people acknowledge and receive through his baptism of repentance. “Repent, Read more…
On this First Sunday of Advent, Jesus calls us to “Stay Awake!” (Matthew) St. Paul uses similar language when reminding us that this is the “Hour to wake from your sleep; our salvation is near at hand.” (Romans) Advent is a time to prepare for the coming of the Lord. Read more…
First Sunday of Advent, Year B Most Reverend Paul D. Etienne As we enter a new Liturgical Year and another Advent Season, we are reminded of the urgency to be watchful and waiting for the Lord. The Redemptorist priest, Fr. Maurice Nutt, CSSR in his book Advent and Christmas, Wisdom Read more…
Who does not at times feel weary and weak? Who does at times not feel frightened? Who does not at times experience the low ebb of life? This 3rd Sunday of Advent is very aware of these basic, trying moments of the human heart and experience. It is specifically to Read more…
As we prepare to usher in a new liturgical year, we pray that old familiar phrase…thy Kingdom come! For those of us who live in the northern part of the country, nature itself in this transition from fall to winter is a great teacher. Everything around us goes into a Read more…