Fourth Sunday in Ordinary TimeZephaniah 2:3; 3:12-13, Psalm 146:6-10, 1 Corinthians 1:26-31, Matthew 5:1-12The Blessed PathIn the readings since Christmas, Jesus has been revealed as the new royal son of David and Son of God. He is sent to lead a new exodus that brings Israel out of captivity to the nations and brings all…
First Reading: Isaiah 49:3, 5–6Core Message: God calls His servant to be a light to all nations, revealing that salvation is meant for everyone, not just a few.Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 40:2, 4, 7–8, 8–9, 10Core Message: True worship is listening to God and doing His will with a joyful and obedient heart.Second Reading: 1 Corinthians…
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Feast of the Holy Family • Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God • New Year Message As we stand at the doorway of a New Year, the Church invites us to pause and look not first at our calendars or resolutions, but at a family—the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph. In their simple…
Christmas is almost here. The lights are shining, homes are decorated, and families are preparing to gather. In the midst of all this joyful activity, the Church invites us, on this Fourth Sunday of Advent, to pause and remember the true meaning of Christmas.Christmas is not only a beautiful celebration or a special day on…
Dear Parish Family,I wanted to share with you a beautiful moment from the Church this week. Pope Leo XIV made a historic visit to the ancient city of Nicaea today called Iznik in Turkey where the Nicene Creed was first proclaimed 1,700 years ago. Though the city now lies in ruins, the Holy Father reminded…
ReflectionToday’s readings invite us to prepare our hearts for the coming of the Lord, not just as an event in history, but as a transformation in our communities and daily lives. Isaiah speaks of a world renewed: justice, peace, and harmony where even natural enemies live in unity. Paul encourages us to live with hope…
This weekend we begin a brand-new liturgical year. Advent is a season of hope, expectation, and reflection. The readings invite us not only to “prepare for Christmas” but to prepare our hearts, our homes, and our world for the presence of Christ.St. Paul, in the second reading, gives us today’s central message: “It is the…