Fifth Sunday of Easter

April 28, 2024

Saul witnesses the risen Jesus and boldly proclaims his Lordship. We proclaim our belief in Jesus by our love for one another. He is the vine and we the branches. Together let us praise his name in our assembly of worship.

Fourth Sunday of Easter

April 21, 2024

Jesus is the "cornerstone rejected by the builders which has become the cornerstone". He is the good shepherd who laid down his life for us. Through his paschal mystery we have become children of God.

Third Sunday of Easter

April 14, 2024

Peter proclaims the wonders of the Lord: The suffering Messiah is raised from the dead and has been glorified. This Jesus is our intercessor, and our offereing for sin, our peace.

Second Sunday of Easter (Sunday of Divine Mercy)

April 7, 2024

Thomas believed because he saw the risen Jesus. Although we have never seen him, we believe that Jesus is the Christ, begotten by God. We give thanks to the Lord that he has formed us into a community of believers, united in the Spirit.

Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord

March 31, 2024

On this day of days we offer a joyful sacrifice of praise to the Father who raised his Son from the dead. Let us be intent upon the life Christ offers us, Christ our Passover who has been sacrificed.

Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord

March 24, 2024

Jesus, humbling himself out of love for us, did not shield his face from buffets and spitting, but offered his life on the cross. He relied on his Father's love.

Fifth Sunday of Lent

March 17, 2024

The grain of wheat must die to produce fruit. Such dying must be cultivated by obedience and by our covenant with God, rooted in love and forgiveness.

Fourth Sunday of Lent

March 10, 2024

God pardons and raises up those who have been unfaithful, those who have loved the darkness rather than the light. For God so loved the world that he sent his only Son to deliver the world from exile.

Third Sunday of Lent

March 3, 2024

The law liberates and leads us to freedom. It is to be trusted for it is a source of wisdom. Jesus speaks of the ultimate freedom to be won for us by his being raised up. He is the sign of the power and wisdom of God.

Second Sunday of Lent

February 25, 2024

Abraham offers the ultimate sacrifice of thanksgiving, the gift of his very son. This sacrifice prefigures the sacrifice of Jesus who died for us all. In his transfiguration, Jesus discloses a suffering messiahship.

First Sunday of Lent

February 18, 2024

Mindful of his covenant, the Lord promises never to destroy creation again by floodwaters. The waters of baptism bring salvation and forgiveness through the death of Christ. After fasting forty days and being put to the test, Jesus begins his pulic ministry.

Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time

February 11, 2024

Jesus manifests the powerful, healing love of God by curing the leper who was forced to live under severe restrictions by Jewish legislation. He turned to Jesus in his need and was filled with joy. We are called to imitate the healing and compassionate Jesus.

Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time

February 4, 2024

Job's cry of hopelessness stands in marked contrast to the hope of those who put their trust in Jesus, who "heals the broken hearted and binds up their wounds". Such are the blessings of the good news.

Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time

January 28, 2024

As Moses challenged the Israelites to listen to God's voice, so we are called to hear the voice of Jesus and live out his teachings by what we say and do, whatever our vocation in life may be.

Third Sunday in Ordinary Time

January 21, 2024

The Ninevites heard the preaching of Jonah and repented of their evil ways, thus experiencing the Lord's compassion. Do we repent when we hear the preaching of Jesus? Do we invest our lives in the world rather than in God's kingdom.

Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

January 14, 2024

Through baptism we have been joined to the Lord who calls us to be his disciples. How well do we listen to his voice? How willing are we to do his will?

The Epiphany of the Lord

January 7, 2024

All nations are invited to sing the Lord's praises for they have been called to hear the good news and worship the long-awaited Messiah and King with the gift of their lives.

The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph

December 31, 2023

Family life is rooted in the unconditional love of God as witnessed by the Holy Family.

Fourth Sunday of Advent

December 24, 2023

David's posterity shall endure forever. His kingship finds its fulfillment in the son of Mary, Jesus the Christ. To him be glory and praise forever.

Third Sunday of Advent

December 17, 2023

John witnesses to one who is to come, one far mightier than he, one who will proclaim freedom and deliverance from sin and death. As we await his coming again in glory, let us join with Mary in singing the praises of God.

Second Sunday of Advent

December 10, 2023

As we await new heavens and a new earth, let us make clear the way of the Lord by being servants of justice, truth, and peace.

First Sunday of Advent

December 3, 2023

Lord, rend the heavens and come down. Come and save us from our sins. Let us turn again to you and so be found blameless when you return in glory.

Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe

November 26, 2023

The Lord is our shepherd. At the end, at his coming, he will hand over the kingdom to his Father. He will "judge between one sheep and another, between rams and goats", between those who have lived lives for others, and those who have lived for themselves.

Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time

November 19, 2023

Those who use their gifts and talents in the service of one another, especially the poor and the needy, are blessed indeed. They shall be known as children of the light, and will be ready for the Lord's return.

Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

November 12, 2023

We seek many things in this life, but we should seek first the Lord and his wisdom. By so living, we will keep vigil for the Lord as we await his return in glory.

Thirty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time

November 5, 2023

The prophet denounces those priests who in their pride have turned away from the Law, causing others to go astray. Jesus, too, is critical of those religious leaders who fail to practice what they preach. All, rather, are called to greatness through humility and service, by sharing their lives with others.

Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time

October 29, 2023

We are to love the Lord with our whole heart and our neighbor as ourselves. By thus fulfilling these two great commandments, we hope to become models of faith and imitators of the Lord who gave himself totally for our sakes.

Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time

October 22, 2023

The Lord is king and there is no other. We are to render to God therefore, fitting praise and service, as is God's due. God's word to us, in turn, is a matter of power and strength, to be lived with conviction of heart.

Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time

October 15, 2023

The Lord invites us to a banquet, one of the favorite images of messianic times. This banquet is spread before us and can fully satisfy our needs, yet how often have we refused the Lord's invitation to share in the riches prepared for us?

Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time

October 8, 2023

The vineyard of the Lord is the house of Israel. At vintage time the master will return to receive the harvest. May we bear fruit in plenty, and be pleasing in his sight by living lives that are marked by love and respect.

Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time

October 1, 2023

Jesus was obedient to the Father, even to death on a cross. We need never fear if we turn away from the path of virtue for the Lord is ever ready to forgive us, if we but repent. Remember, the Lord's compassion and kindness are from of old.

Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Septmeber 24, 2023

How different are the Lord's ways from our own! Gracious and good to all, the Lord is equally generous in compassion and love to those who are quick to respond to his invitation, as well as to those who are slow to hear his call. May the Lord Jesus always be our life.

Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Septmeber 17, 2023

As the Lord is kind and merciful, so should we be forgiving toward one another. Our forgiveness is to be without limit and so reflect Christ's eternal love. He alone is Lord.

Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time

Septmeber 10, 2023

May our hearts not be hardened, but may we turn from our sin. In our love for one another, we may be called to confront our sister and brother for the wrong they may be doing.

Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

Septmeber 3, 2023

Following the Lord means nothing less than the cross: offering ourselves with Jesus as a living sacrifice and not conforming ourselves to this world. Following him will entail derision and scorn, yet the Lord is our help.

Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time

August 27, 2023

As Eliakim is given authority as master of the palace, so does Jesus confer upon Peter authority to bind and to loose. To Jesus, who promised to be with his Church for all time, be glory for ever and ever!

Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time

August 20, 2023

All peoples are invited to worship the Lord and to know his ways. God's gifts and his call are to Jew and Gentile alike. Jesus comes to recognize the universality of God's call in granting the request of the Canaanite woman.

Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

August 13, 2023

In the midst of our trials and tribulations, the Lord extends his hands to us and saves us. He calms our frightened hearts through his quiet presence. May our faith in the Lord draw God's chosen people to the new covenant in Christ.

The Transfiguration of the Lord

August 6, 2023

Transfigured in glory, the Son of Man has received kingship and dominion. He will come again in glory.

Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

July 30, 2023

The person of true wisdom, like Solomon, will seek the reign of God and treasure it above all else. It is more precious than gold and silver. Thus one becomes conformed to the image of Christ, the Son.

Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

July 23, 2023

In his patience, the Lord allows both weeds and wheat to grow together, both saints and sinners to respond to salvation in the Kingdom. The Lord is good and forgiving, lenient to all, desiring repentance for our sins. May the Spirit assist us in our weakness.

Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

July 16, 2023

"The seed that falls on good ground will yield a fruitful harvest". May the soil of our hears be receptive to the Word and carry it out through the presence of the Spirit.

Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

July 9, 2023

Jesus, gentle and humble of heart, came to bring peace to all people. We are called to live in his Spirit, to be gracious, merciful, and compassionate to all.

Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

July 2, 2023

If we have died with Christ, we believe we shall also live with him. He invites us to take up our cross and follow him, and to respond to those who are in need, as did the woman who extended hospitality to Elisha the prophet. Blessed is she who walked in the countenance of the Lord.

Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time

June 25, 2023

You have been saved by the grace of God in the person of Jesus Christ. Hence, do not fear those who can take away your mortal life, for the Lord will protect and defend you unto life everlasting.

Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time

June 18, 2023

Reconciled to God through the blood of Christ, we are a chosen people, "a holy nation", the sheep of God's flock. We are called, as were the Twelve, to go forth and bear witness to the reign of God.

The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ

June 11, 2023

The cup we share, is it not the blood of Christ? And the bread we break, is it not his body? Just as God fed the Israelites with manna from heaven, so too do we feed on the best of wheat, the bread of angels, food for the pilgrim journey.

The Most Holy Trinity

June 4, 2023

God sent his Son to save us and to forgive us, making us his adopted children. Like the Trinity of persons, may we be united in peace and love through the Spirit, through whom we offer God praise and glory.

Pentecost Sunday

May 28, 2023

All of us have been baptized into one and the same Spirit. That same Spirit, the Advocate, our comfort and refreshment, was given as gift to the disciples to strengthen them to go forth in the name of the Lord, "to renew the face of the earth."

The Ascension of the Lord

May 21, 2023

Jesus commissions his disciples to baptize in his name, reminding them that he is always present through his Spirit. Having ascended to his Father amid cries of gladness, we are to be his witnesses for we have been gifted with his Spirit of wisdom and revelation. Let us, therefore, live in a manner worthy of the call we have received.

Sixth Sunday of Easter

May 14, 2023

The people of Samaria come to worship the Lord and receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. It is this same Spirit who leads us into the truth. In the body, Jesus was put to death; in the Spirit, he was raised to life. We are called to this same glory.

Fifth Sunday of Easter

May 7, 2023

We are "a chosen race, a royal priesthood" called to place our faith and trust in the Spirit of Jesus who guides the community of faith.

Fourth Sunday of Easter

April 30, 2023

God has made Jesus both Lord and Messiah. Through his wounds we have been healed and have returned to our shepherd. Let us listen to his voice and follow him.

Third Sunday of Easter

April 23, 2023

Through the blood of Jesus, we have been delivered from the power of sin. We recognize him in the breaking of the bread, the one whom God raised from the dead and who now sits at his right hand forever.

Second Sunday of Easter (Sunday of Divine Mercy)

April 16, 2023

Thomas believed because he saw the risen Jesus. Although we have never seen him, we believe in him. We give thanks to the Lord for this gift of faith, especially when we gather for the breaking of the bread and the prayers.