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Holy Family

Dec. 31 LK 2:22-40 The solemnity of the Holy Family, which most appropriately falls within the Octave of Christmas, gives us a chance to pause

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Nothing is impossible

Dec. 24 Lk 1:26-38 When we read this passage, the story of the angel Gabriel’s appearance to Mary, our attention often settles either on the

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Prepare the way

Jn 1:6-8, 19-28 Imagine traveling all the way into the desert just to hear and see John the Baptist, leaving behind all the comforts and

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The forerunner’s mission

Gospel Commentary Dec. 10 Mk 1:1–8 The forerunner’s mission continues today. While St. John the Baptist already has completed his earthly course and now enjoys

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Who was Isaiah?

Mk 13:33-37 Dec. 3 The prophet Isaiah is one of the three central scriptural figures of the Advent season, along with St. John the Baptist

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Use your talents

Nov. 19 Mt 25:14-30 As we conclude the liturgical year, the readings at each Mass turn toward the “end times” and give needed advice for

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End of time

Oct. 29 Mt 22:34-40 The Gospel for this Sunday marks the beginning of a shift in the liturgical year. During the last weeks of Ordinary

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What’s in your pocket?

OCT. 22 — MT 22:15-21 “Have you stopped robbing banks yet?” No one likes a trick question, especially when it’s designed to trap you into

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