Humility Before God

On this Fourteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time, the readings are full of images and messages of humility.  We begin first with the Prophet, Zechariah.  He foresees and foretells the coming of a savior…meek, and riding on an ass, on a colt, the foal of an ass.  This prophecy of course Read more…

O Emmanuel

O Emmanuel, king and lawgiver, desire of the nations, Savior of all people, come and set us free, Lord our God. Here is another antiphon which connects the law with freedom, in a way that recalls O Sacred Lord.  At first glance, it sounds “off” to the ear of the Read more…

O Sacred Lord

O Sacred Lord of ancient Israel, who showed yourself to Moses in the burning bush, who gave him the holy law on Sinai mountain: come, stretch out your mighty hand to set us free. With this antiphon, we get a reminder of the eternal nature of God…Sacred Lord of ancient Read more…

Christ The King!

Today we celebrate the final weekend of Ordinary Time; Christ the King.  As the scriptures today tell us, Christ has already won the battle, and His victory is secure.  To celebrate this Feast at the end of Ordinary Time is an inspiring reminder of the end goal, where His victory Read more…