“LIFE-BURNT FOR OTHERS” (February 2, 2018)

Feast of the Presentation of the Lord (B - White) ANTIPHON: None. INTRODUCTION: Today is the blessed day when Jesus was presented in the Temple by Mary and Joseph. Prompted by the Holy Spirit, Simeon and Anna came to the Temple. Enlightened by the same Spirit, they recognized the Lord and confessed him with exultation. …

“LEAVING BEHIND A GOOD NAME” (December 23, 2017)

Misa de Gallo (B - White) ANTIPHON (Cf. Isaiah 9:6; Psalm 72(71):17) A child shall be born for us, and he will be called God, the Almighty; every tribe of the earth shall be blest in him. INTRODUCTION: Today’s Gospel describes the birth and the naming of John. Relatives and neighbors assume that the son …

“SERVANTS OF THE WORD” (November 5, 2017)

31st Sunday in Ordinary Time (A - Green) ANTIPHON (Psalm 38 (37):22-23): Forsake me not, O Lord, my God; be not far from me! Make haste and come to my help, O Lord, my strong salvation! FIRST READING (Malachi 1:14b-2:2b, 8-10) The Lord warns the religious leaders of Israel of his anger because they teach …