Ash Wednesday – 26 February 2020 Joel 2:12-18. Psalm 51:3-4, 5-6ab, 12-13, 14 and 17. 2 Corinthians 5:20–6:2. Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18. Lent Is Preparation. The gospel reminds us about these guides for Lent: (1) give alms in secret, (2) pray … Read More
Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time – 23 February 2020 Leviticus 19:1-2, 17-18. Psalm 103:1-2, 3-4, 8, 10, 12-13. 1 Corinthians 3:16-23. Matthew 5:38-48. “The Lord is kind and merciful” [Psalm 103]. Jesus still teaches on the mount today. He moves … Read More
Second Sunday of Advent By this time of year, the election campaign season in the United States will be in full swing. If it’s anything like recent years, it will be ugly, brutal, and on full display across our media … Read More
The First Sunday of Advent It’s easy at Advent to become a bit overzealous with our rubrics around these four short weeks. Of course we should encourage one another to observe the distinct spirit of Advent and not let too … Read More
Advent has a twofold character: [I]t is a time of preparation for the Solemnities of Christmas, in which the First Coming of the Son of God to humanity is remembered, and likewise a time when, by remembrance of this, minds … Read More