Announcement of the birth of John the BaptistDec 19, 2025
Luke begins his gospel with the announcement of the birth of John the Baptist. His parents, Zechariah and Elizabeth, are described as good people observing all the commandments and precepts of the law but they were humbled by their lack of children. Read more
A world in need of honesty and humilityDec 16, 2025
In today’s first reading from the prophet Zephaniah (3:1-2,9-13), we read about the transformation of a people, from being proud boasters to becoming “a humble and lowly people”. This is what we pray for today. Read more
Walk gentlyDec 09, 2025
“Take a breather.” It is not always easy to stand up for what is right. The prophet Isaiah was aware of this when he spoke the words found in today’s first reading (Isaiah 40:1-11). Read more
“A shoot springs …”Dec 02, 2025
In today’s first reading from Isaiah 11:1-10 we hear that something very small springs from the soil. This soil is also known as “the stock of Jesse”. Read more
Weeping over JerusalemNov 20, 2025
That the sight of a city can arouse such depth of emotion that one cannot but cry suggests that that person has a sense of what will befall that city. Read more
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