Zephaniah 2:3; 3:12-13, Psalm 146 (145):6-10, 1 Corinthians 1:26-31 and Matthew 5:1-12 God Chooses the Small to Change the World Dear brothers and sisters, welcome to this 4th Sunday in Ordinary Time. The readings this weekend speak gently, yet firmly, to our hearts. They remind us of something we often forget in a world obsessed…

Isaiah 9:1-4, Psalm 27 (26):1, 4, 13-14, 1 Corinthians 1:10-13, 17 an Matthew 4:12-23 From Darkness to Direction: Letting God’s Word Re-Shape Our Lives Today, dear friends, we celebrate the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time, also known as the Sunday of the Word of God. This is a Sunday that reminds us that the Bible…

Isaiah 49.3, 5-6, Psalm 40 (39): 2, 4, 7-10, 1 Corinthians 1.1-3 and John 1.29-34 Look, There Is the Lamb of God: God at Work in Ordinary Lives Dear friends, we are already moving into the new year so quickly. It’s the second Sunday already! Today’s readings invite us to look closely. Not to rush.…

Isaiah 42:1-4, 6-7, Psalm 29(28):1-4, 9-10, Acts 10:34-38 and Matthew 3:13-17 Beloved and Sent Today we celebrate the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord. This feast marks the end of the Christmas season. During Christmas, we remember God coming close to us in Jesus, born as a child. Today, at the Jordan River, that…

Isaiah 60:1-6, Psalm 72(71):1-2, 7-8, 10-13, Ephesians 3:2-3a, 5-6 and Matthew 2:1-12 Following the Light That Leads to Christ Today, the Church joyfully celebrates the Epiphany—a beautiful feast of revelation, light, and mission that reminds us of God’s incredible love. The word “Epiphany” means manifestation, highlighting how God reveals Himself not just to Israel, but…

Sirach 24:1-2, 8-12, Psalm 147:12-15, 19-20, Ephesians 1:3-6, 15-18 and john 1:1-18 The Dwelling Place of God: A Reflection on Grace and Identity Introduction: The Word Pitched His Tent In the Prologue of John 1:1-18, we encounter one of the most profound sentences in all of Scripture: “And the Word became flesh and made his…