The Epiphany of the Lord 6 January 2019   “We saw his star as it rose and have come to do him homage.”   Introduction   The Christ child has come into the world, not just for his own people, but for all people of all time.   Today’s Readings   First Reading: Isaiah 60:1-6 […]

The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary & Joseph 30 December 2018   “They found him in the Temple, sitting among the doctors, listening to them, and asking them questions.”   Introduction   Our liturgy today encourages us to think about how we might grow in our faith and what help we might seek to deepen […]

Fourth Sunday of Advent 23 December 2018   “The child in my womb leapt for joy.”   Introduction   The final Sunday of Advent each year is the only one on which the Gospel explicitly refers to the birth of the one whose birth we celebrate at Christmas.  Today, that proclamation takes place in the […]

Third Sunday of Advent 16 December 2018   “There were many things he said to exhort the people and to announce the Good News to them.”   Introduction   John the Baptist calls us to repent and to prepare for the coming of Christ by examining how we use our money and possessions.   Today’s […]

Second Sunday of Advent 9 December 2018   “Prepare a way for the Lord.”   Introduction   Perhaps it is because St. Luke travelled so much with St. Paul that he speaks so much about journeys in his Gospel.  His Gospel is the story of Jesus making his way to Jerusalem.  From there, in his […]