2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time, 2026

Posted by Christy .. on 1/11/26

My Dear People, 

When Jesus approached John to be baptized, without hesitation, John announced:  “Behold, the lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world!”   

Lambs were sacrificed in the temple to atone for sins. Every Passover celebration recalls lambs the forefathers of the Jewish people sacrificed. ... Read More »

The Baptism of the Lord, 2026

Posted by Christy .. on 1/11/26

My Dear People, 

This scene marks the beginning of Jesus’ public life. Having traveled from Galilee, Jesus joins the crowd of repentant sinners to be baptized by John at the Jordan. 

While Mark and Luke also narrate this event, only Matthew records the interchange between John and Jesus that ... Read More »

The Epiphany of the Lord, 2026

Posted by Christy .. on 1/11/26

My Dear People,

The word magi originally described members of the Persian priestly caste and Median who advised kings and interpreted dreams. The term later was used more broadly to denote those who possessed mystical knowledge including priests, astrologers, soothsayers, or sages. Their popular association with kings today may ... Read More »