On March 13, we will celebrate the 10th anniversary of the election of Pope Francis as our Holy Father. Over the years, he has challenged us on many levels. He has an incredible sense of “freedom” which flows from his deep faith in God, intimate relationship with Jesus Christ and Read more…
Today’s Readings speak of physical manifestations of the Old Testament Law. St. Paul speaks of circumcision, Jesus speaks of the practice of cleansing the outside of dishes. Both St. Paul and Jesus remind us what is of greater importance is faith in Jesus and putting that faith into concrete acts Read more…
Here is today’s Mass and Homily. FYI, the 9:00 Rosary continues. Please offer a Rosary in communion with others to seek the intercession and protection of Our Lady during these days. Peace, +pde
This evening, members of the legal profession gathered for Mass at St. James Cathedral. This tradition, an annual gathering known as the Red Mass is an opportunity to reflect upon the role of law in society, and the unique work entrusted to these men and women in their pursuit of Read more…
What does it mean that Jesus is the fulfillment of the law and the prophets? Jesus said to his disciples: “Do not think that I have come to abolish the law or the prophets. I have come not to abolish but to fulfill. Amen, I say to you, until heaven Read more…
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…