2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time 2019

Posted by Christy .. on 1/24/19

My Dear People,

Now we begin Sundays in ordinary time. This miracle at Cana links this Sunday with the feast of Epiphany and with Jesus’ Baptism—all are epiphanies of his glory, which    reveals Jesus as the Messiah.

In Jesus was fulfilled what the reading of Isaiah today. In the ... Read More »

Baptism of the Lord

Posted by Christy .. on 1/24/19

My Dear People,

Using expressive imagery, John announces Christian Baptism, proclaiming that he is not the Messiah; he, who is on his way, will come with the authority of supreme Judge that belongs to God, and with the dignity of the Messiah, who has no human equal.

In Christ’s ... Read More »

The Epiphany

Posted by Christy .. on 1/24/19

My Dear People,

Epiphany indicates there is a remarkable manifestation of Jesus in the visit of the magi. Herod then uses “Christ” interchangeably with “king of the Jews.” It reflects the concept of the royal Messiah, popular since God promised David an everlasting kingdom (2 Samuel7:13).  “King of the ... Read More »

The Holy Family

Posted by Christy .. on 1/03/19

My Dear People,

The Holy Family goes up to Jerusalem to fulfill the prescriptions of the Law of Moses—the purification and then redemption or buying back of the first born. According to Leviticus 12:2-8, a woman who bore a child was considered unclean. The period of legal impurity ended, ... Read More »

4th Sunday of Advent

Posted by Christy .. on 1/03/19

My Dear People,

As we approach Christmas, I want to wish all of you the very Best and Many Blessings for Christmas and the whole season. This is a time that we share God’s love because he has first shared with us. His love is so great and so ... Read More »

3rd Sunday of Advent

Posted by Christy .. on 1/03/19

My Dear People,

This is the third Sunday of Advent— it is called Joyful Sunday. The readings begin with the prophet Micah’s words, “Thus says the Lord: You, Bethlehem-Ephrathah, too small to be among the clans of Judah, from you shall come forth for me one who is to ... Read More »

2nd Sunday of Advent

Posted by Christy .. on 1/03/19

My Dear People,

             As Advent progresses we continue to read from the prophets. This week’s is from the prophet Baruch. That book was written during the Diasphora. This was when the Jews were exiled in Babylon. Baruch shows the manifestation of God’s saving action in returning her ... Read More »

1st Sunday of Advent

Posted by Christy .. on 12/03/18

My Dear People, 

             Today we begin the Season of Advent and the New Liturgical Calendar year. All of the readings for Sundays will be taken from the Cycle “C”.

             The prophet Jeremiah speaks about the Lord fulfilling his promise that he made to the house of Judah. ... Read More »

Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe

Posted by Christy .. on 11/27/18

My Dear People,

             Today is the Feast of Christ the King, the last Sunday of the Liturgical Year. Jesus is going to come as King. The goal of God’s plan is to establish the Kingdom of God on the earth. This will happen when the Divine Will ... Read More »

33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time

Posted by Christy .. on 11/27/18

My Dear People,

As we approach the end of the liturgical year, the readings are apocalyptic. That means they deal with what is going to happen at the end of time. Daniel, even though he is in the Old Testament, does deal with apocalyptic events.  Today Daniel is ... Read More »