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The Baptism of Our Lord
January 12, 2019
Isaiah 42:1-4, 6-7; Acts 10:34-38; Luke 3:15-16. 21-22
If someone asked you, “Are you anointed?” how would you answer?
Hopefully with a simple, “Yes, thank you.” It may seem presumptuous or...
Solemnity—Epiphany of the Lord
January 6, 2019
Isaiah 60:1-6; Ephesians 3:2-3a, 5-6; Matthew 2:1-12
Nancy Gibbs, a veteran journalist and the first woman to serve as Editor-in-Chief of
Time magazine, once remarked:
We know what the birth of a revolution looks like: A...
Feast of the Holy Family
December 29, 2018
Sirach 3:2-6, 12-14; Colossians 3:12-17; Luke 2:41-52
When Pope Francis was in Philadelphia three years ago for the World Meeting of Families he noted:
In families, there are difficulties. In families, we argue; in families,...
Fourth Sunday in Advent
December 22, 2018
Micah 5:1-4a; Hebrews 10:5-10; Luke 1:39-45
An editorial in a recent edition of the Chicago Tribune was entitled: “A Coronary for Christmas?” It cited a study in Sweden that showed that heart attacks on...
Notes from a Journey - Capuchin Friar John Celichowski