“THE VINE AND THE BRANCHES” (April 29th, 2018)

Fifth Sunday of Easter (B - White) ANTIPHON (Psalm 98 (97):1-2) O sing a new song to the Lord, for he has worked wonders; in the sight of the nations he has shown his deliverance, alleluia. INTRODUCTION: In our spiritual life, we need Christ truly as a branch needs to remain on the vine. Without …

“THE SHEPHERD WHO WALKS THE TALK” (April 22nd, 2018)

Fourth Sunday of Easter (B - White) ANTIPHON (Psalm 33 (32):5-6) The merciful love of the Lord fills the earth; by the word of the Lord the heavens were made, alleluia. INTRODUCTION: The Fourth Sunday of Easter is Good Shepherd Sunday. This image of Christ speaks of his love, care, and self-giving unto death. It …

“THE BREAD OF FORGIVENESS AND PEACE” (April 15th, 2018)

Third Sunday of Easter (B - White) ANTIPHON (Psalm 66 (65):1-2) Cry out with joy to God, all the earth; O sing to the glory of his name. O render him glorious praise, alleluia. INTRODUCTION: The risen Christ appears to the two of his disciples that he is truly alive. Then he gives them the …

“TOTAL OVERHAUL” (April 8th, 2018)

Second Sunday of Easter/Divine Mercy Sunday (B - White) ANTIPHON (1 Peter 2:2) Like newborn infants, you must long for the pure, spiritual milk, that in him you may grow to salvation, alleluia. INTRODUCTION: Like the apostle Thomas, we want to see clear signs of Jesus’ victory over death and corruption. May the Lord open …

LATE POST: “BAPTISM AS DEATH” (January 8, 2018)

The Baptism of the Lord (B - White) ANTIPHON (Cf. Matthew 3:16-17) After the Lord was baptized, the heavens were opened, and the Spirit descended upon him like a dove, and the voice of the Father thundered: This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased. INTRODUCTION: Yesterday the Church celebrated the Feast …

“WE HAVE FOUND THE ONE” (January 5, 2018)

Friday of the Weekday of Christmas Season (B - White) ANTIPHON (Psalm 112 (111):4) A light has risen in the darkness for the upright of heart; the Lord is generous, merciful and just. INTRODUCTION: The calling of Nathanael reminds us that Jesus is the one who sees us rather than we who see him. It …

LATE POST: “COME, YOU WHO ARE BLESSED!” (November 1, 2017)

Solemnity of All Saints (A - White) FIRST READING (Revelation 7:2-4, 9-14) The book of Revelation proclaims the vision of the final times: the saints, the faithful followers of Christ, stand before the throne of God dressed in white clothes and holding palm branches, symbols of their victory over sin and death. I, JOHN, saw …