4th Sunday in Ordinary Time, 2022

Posted by Christy .. on 1/24/22

My Dear People, 

In today’s Gospel we find Jesus encountering the most hostile reaction from his own hometown folks. Those in the synagogue are particularly offended when Jesus cites examples from the Old Testament when the great Israelite prophets did not minister to the people in Israel, but went ... Read More »

3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, 2022

Posted by Christy .. on 1/24/22

My Dear People, 

In the Gospel today, Jesus, after being baptized by John, received the Holy Spirit, and began His ministry, performing miracles and curing the sick.  From Isaiah, chapter 61, we read this. The prophet is indeed predicting that at some time in the future, a mysterious “servant ... Read More »

2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time, 2022

Posted by Christy .. on 1/24/22

My Dear People, 

The Magi visit the child Jesus, the Baptism of Jesus when the Holy Spirit comes to him in the form of a dove and the voice of the Father is heard saying “This is my beloved son” . . . and today we read about the ... Read More »

Baptism of the Lord 2022

Posted by Christy .. on 1/24/22

While using expressive imagery, John announces a Christian Baptism, proclaiming that he is not the Messiah. He, who is on His way, will come with the dignity of the Messiah who has no human equal, and with the authority of supreme Judge that belongs to God. In Christ’s baptism ... Read More »

The Epiphany 2022

Posted by Christy .. on 1/24/22

My Dear People, 

Happy New year to everyone. May this year be blessed and fruitful for all.  

Today we think of this feast and the events that surrounded Christ’s birth.  Having strange visitors from a great distance bring honor to a newborn king is indeed unusual. Again, we concentrate ... Read More »

Holy Family 2021

Posted by Christy .. on 1/24/22

My Dear People, 

Having celebrated the feast of the Nativity of Jesus, we celebrate today, the Feast of the Holy Family. The Gospel of Luke illustrates one incident which was experienced by the Holy Family, indicating to us that faithful living of Christian virtues can alleviate many of the ... Read More »