by Brandon Jubar | Scripture Reflection |
Reading I: Isaiah 49:3, 5-6 Reading II: 1 Corinthians 1:1-3 GOSPEL: John 1:29-34 The Feast of the Epiphany is a special time in the liturgical calendar, as it marks the moment when the Magi recognized Jesus as the long-awaited Messiah, the King of the Jews. But did...
by Brandon Jubar | Scripture Reflection |
Reading I: Isaiah 60:1-6 Reading II: Ephesians 3:2-3a, 5-6 GOSPEL: Matthew 2:1-12 Epiphany comes from the Greek word epiphaneia, which means an appearance or manifestation, especially of a divine being. Today the Church commemorates the first manifestation of Christ...
by Brandon Jubar | Scripture Reflection |
Reading I: Numbers 6:22-27 Reading II: Galatians 4:4-7 GOSPEL: Luke 2:16-21 Mary or Jesus? Knowing we are children of God doesn’t give us justification for judging and condemning others, especially when we know that invoking God’s name to bless those around us gives...
by Brandon Jubar | Scripture Reflection |
Reading I: Isaiah 52:7-10 Reading II: Hebrews 1:1-6 GOSPEL: John 1:1-18 The First Word Every Christian is familiar with what we call the “infancy narratives,” which are the gospel stories of Jesus’ birth. In fact, any non-Christian with access to American radio and...
by Nick Popadich | Scripture Reflection |
Reading I: Isaiah 7:10-14 Reading II: Romans 1:1-7 GOSPEL: Matthew 1:18-24 In the Most Unlikely of Places Advent is a holy time, yet we often get swept up in the shopping rush and materialism that has all but taken over the season. We will soon be hearing the readings...
by Deacon Jim Corder | Scripture Reflection |
Reading I: Isaiah 35:1-6a, 10 Reading II: James 5:7-10 GOSPEL: Matthew 11:2-11 Be Careful What You Pray For! A lady was looking for the perfect Birthday Card for her husband and eventually she found it. On the outside, it said “Sweetheart, you are the answer to my...
