“JESUS IS RISEN!” (March 31st, 2018)

The Easter Vigil in the Holy Night (B - White) INTRODUCTION: Dear brothers and sisters on this most sacred night, in which our Lord Jesus Christ passed over from death to life, the Church calls upon her sons and daughters, scattered throughout the world, to come together to watch and pray. If we keep the …

“MAKING A HOME FOR JESUS” (March 19th, 2018/Monday)

Solemnity of Saint Joseph, Spouse of the Virgin Mary (B - White) ANTIPHON (cf. Luke 12:42) Behold, a faithful and prudent steward, whom the Lord has set over his household. INTRODUCTION: Today we celebrate the Feast of St. Joseph, spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary and foster father of Jesus Christ. Even as we prepare …

“DO YOU REALLY WANT TO SEE JESUS?” (March 18th, 2018)

Fifth Sunday of Lent (B - Violet) ANTIPHON (cf. Psalm 43 (42):1-2) Give me justice, O God, and plead my cause against a nation that is faithless. From the deceitful and cunning rescue me, for you, O God, are my strength. INTRODUCTION: "We would like to see Jesus." These words, spoken by some Greeks to …

“CALLED TO LIVED BY FAITH” (February 25th, 2018)

Second Sunday of Lent (B - Violet) ANTIPHON (cf. Psalm 27 [26]:8-9) Of you my heart has spoken: Seek his face. It is your face, O Lord, that I seek; hide not your face from me. INTRODUCTION: By his Transfiguration, Jesus shows us that the radiance of his glory comes from his acceptance of the …

“LISTEN AND TRUST IN GOD’S HOLINESS” (December 24, 2017)

Misa de Gallo (B - White)/4th Sunday of Advent (B - Violet) NOTES: The Gloria is omitted during the 4th Sunday of Advent. However, during the Misa de Gallo Mass, the Gloria is sung or recited. ANTIPHON (Cf. Isaiah 45:8) Drop down dew from above, you heavens, and let the clouds rain down the Just …

“RESPONDING WITH COMPASSION” (November 3, 2017)

Votive Mass of the Sacred Heart of Jesus (A - White) FIRST READING (Romans 9:1-5) The Apostle Paul shows his grief and frustration because of the unbelief of his own community. But he is willing to accurse himself so that they might come to believe in Christ Jesus. BROTHERS AND SISTERS: I speak the truth …

“#Communion_Forever” (November 2, 2017)

The Commemoration of all the Faithful Departed (A - White/Purple) FIRST READING (2nd Maccabees 12:43-46) Judas makes atonement for the dead in the form of an expiatory sacrifice knowing that, through this, the dead may be freed from their sins and rise again. JUDAS, the ruler of Israel, took up a collection among all his …