SUNDAY’S READINGS | January 16, 2022 Isa. 62:1-5 Ps. 36:5-10 1 Cor. 12:1-11 John 2:1-11 The preface to the Marriage Rite mentions the first miracle of Jesus recorded in St. John’s Gospel. “The bond and covenant of marriage was established by God in creation, and our Lord Jesus Christ adorned this manner of life by his presence and first miracle at a wedding in Cana of … [Read more...] about 2 Epiphany, Year C: New Wine
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1 Epiphany, Year C: Universal
SUNDAY’S READINGS | The Baptism of Our Lord, January 9, 2022 Isa. 43:1-7 Ps. 29 Acts 8:14-17 Luke 3:15-17, 21-22 The Feast of the Epiphany, the Manifestation of Christ to the Gentiles, is just three days past, occurring as it always does on January 6. We continue with that theme, holding before our mind’s eye and in all the affections of our hearts the miracle of our … [Read more...] about 1 Epiphany, Year C: Universal
1 Christmas: The True Light and a True Christmas
SUNDAY’S READINGS | December 26, 2021 Isa. 61:10-62:3 Ps. 147 or 147:13-21 Gal. 3:23-25; 4:4-7 John 1:1-18 We celebrate the birth of Christ, remembering this: “The true light, which enlightens everyone, was coming into the world” (John 1:9). And we almost thrill to hear the beloved line, “The Word became flesh and dwelt among us” (John 1:14). We see perhaps, in our mind’s … [Read more...] about 1 Christmas: The True Light and a True Christmas
3 Advent, Year C: Consolation, Calling, and Fire
SUNDAY’S READINGS | December 12, 2021 Zeph. 3:14-20 Cant. 9 Phil. 4:4-7 Luke 3:7-18 St. Paul may be talking about a final judgment and return of Christ when he says to the Philippians, “The Lord is near” (Phil. 4:5). But he is also reinforcing a well-known teaching concerning the closeness of God to his creation in every moment of every day. “The word is very near to you; it … [Read more...] about 3 Advent, Year C: Consolation, Calling, and Fire
1 Advent, Year B: Alert
SUNDAY’S READINGS | November 28, 2021 Jer. 33:14-16 Ps. 25:1-10 1 Thess. 3:9-13 Luke 21:25-36 Advent marks the beginning of the church’s calendar, an ominous beginning indeed because Advent does not direct our attention to a fresh start and healthy resolutions. Rather, we hear of “stress among nations” and that “people will faint from fear and foreboding of what is coming upon … [Read more...] about 1 Advent, Year B: Alert