6th Sunday in Ordinary Time 2020

Posted by Christy .. on 2/13/20

My Dear People,

We find most extensive treatment on the relationship between Jesus and the Torah in all four Gospels. Jesus lays the foundational principles for his relationship with the Old Covenant law, then offers a series of examples that vividly illustrate the lofty conduct to which his disciples ... Read More »

5th Sunday in Ordinary Time 2020

Posted by Christy .. on 2/13/20

Jesus summoned his disciples to be what God’s people were always meant to be: salt of the earth and light of the world.  Salt was used to flavor and preserve food. Through living the beatitudes, Jesus’ disciples become salt of he earth, preserving goodness in the world. The disciple ... Read More »

Presentation of the Lord

Posted by Christy .. on 2/13/20

My Dear People,

Mary and Joseph are faithful observers of the law. Therefore, their child is circumcised, like John (1:59), when eight days were completed (Gen 17:12; Lev. 12:3). He is named Jesus in obedience to the word of the angel (Luke 1:31).

In Leviticus, the passage regarding circumcision ... Read More »