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Third Sunday of Ordinary Time
January 21, 2023
Isaiah 8:23-9:3; 1 Corinthians 1:10-13, 17; Matthew 4:12-23
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, our country’s population was over 333 million people at the end of 2022. The Small Arms Survey, a nongovernmental...
Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
January 15, 2023
Isaiah 49:3, 5-6; 1 Corinthians 1:1-3; John 1:29-34
Hans Christian Andersen, the famed 19th century Danish author of fairy tales, urged his readers: “Enjoy life. There’s plenty of time to be dead.”
The older I...
Epiphany of the Lord
January 7, 2023
Isaiah 60:1-6; Ephesians 3:2-3a, 5-6; Matthew 2:1-12
Several years ago, when I served as pastor of a large parish, we were looking for ways to be better stewards of our environment and budget. One of the ways that seemed obvious...
Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God
December 31, 2022
Numbers 6:22-27; Psalm 67:2-3, 5, 6, 8; Galatians 4:4-7; Luke 2:16-21
We’re familiar with Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, and Valentine’s Day. Thanks to greeting card companies, trade associations, and...
Notes from a Journey - Capuchin Friar John Celichowski