The Baptism of the Lord (C); January 12, 2025 Is 42:1-4,6-7. Ps 29. Acts 10:34-38. Lk 3:15-16,21-22 Deacon Jim McFadden Today’s Gospel shows us the scene in which Jesus’ public ministry begins: he, who is the Son of God and the Messiah, goes to the banks of the Jordan River to be baptized by
The Epiphany of the Lord (C); January 5, 2025 Is 60:1-6. Ps 72. Eph 3:2-3. Mt 2:1-12 Deacon Jim McFadden Several years ago, Pope Francis said, “Let us never forget this: the journey of faith finds renewed strength and fulfillment only when it is made in the presence of God.” Let’s unpack that quote
Astonishment and Anxiety: Do I experience both in relationship to Jesus? The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph (C); 12-29-24 Sir 3:2-6,12-14. Ps 128. Col 3:12-21. Lk 2:41-52 Deacon Jim McFadden Today we are celebrating The Feast of the Holy Family, which invites us to reflect on the experience of Mary, Joseph, and Jesus,
Do I experience both in relationship to Jesus? The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph (C); 12-29-24 Sir 3:2-6,12-14. Ps 128. Col 3:12-21. Lk 2:41-52 Deacon Jim McFadden Today we are celebrating The Feast of the Holy Family, which invites us to reflect on the experience of Mary, Joseph, and Jesus, united by the
Christmas (C) ; 12-25-2024 Is 9:1-6. Ps 96. Ti 2:11-14. Lk 2:1-14 Deacon Jim McFadden Christmas celebrates God’s overwhelming desire to be united with us. Sometimes we wonder, why does he bother? He’s perfect—he doesn’t need anything since he is the great I AM. The Psalmist wondered the same thing, when he intoned, “What
4th Sunday of Advent (C); 12-22-2024 Mi 5:1-4a. Ps 80. Heb 10:5-10. Lk 1:39-45 Deacon Jim McFadden The Old Testament foretells the Good News of salvation history which is fulfilled in the New Testament. It’s important to keep in mind that the Gospel writers did not write in a linear fashion, but more in a
Third Sunday of Advent (C); December 15, 2024 Zep 3:14-18a. (Ps) Is 12. Phil 4:4-7. Lk 3:10-18 Deacon Jim McFadden Last Sunday, John the Baptist, the precursor to the Messiah, called us to repentance, to conversion which is a necessary condition if we are to receive the Good News. Continuing the 3rd chapter of
2nd Sunday of Advent (C); December 8, 2024 Bar 5:1-9. Ps 126. Phil 1:4-6,8-11. Lk 3:1-6 Deacon Jim McFadden The beginning of Luke’s gospel chapter 3 seems a bit pedestrian. As we plow through all the details of rulers and their territories, we feel a bit impatient with all this historical detail. If Luke
1st Sunday of Advent (C); December 1, 2024 Jer 33:14-16. Ps 25. 1 Thes 3:12-4:2. Lk 21:25-28,34-36 Deacon Jim McFadden There is much anticipation in the air. At the start of a new liturgical year, Advent begins as we eagerly await the Christ child among us and all the blessings and transformations that this
The Solemnity of Christ the King (B); 11-24-2024 Dn 7:13-14. Ps 93. Rv 1:5-8. Jn 18:33-37 Deacon Jim McFadden The last Sunday of the Liturgical Year ends with the affirmation by Jesus who says, “I am a king” (Jn 18:37). He utters these words in front of Pontius Pilate, the Roman procurator of Palestine,
The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph; 12-28-2025 Sir 3:2-6. Ps 128. Col 3:12-21. Mt 2:13-15, 19-21 Deacon Jim McFadden On this first Sunday after Christmas, the Liturgy invites us to celebrate the Feast of the Holy Family…
Christmas (A) ; 12-25-2025 Is 52:1-7. Ps 97. Heb 1:1-6 . Jn 1:1-18 Deacon Jim McFadden Christmas celebrates God’s overwhelming desire to be united with us. Sometimes we wonder, why does he bother? He’s perfect—he doesn’t need anything since…
4th Sunday of Advent (A); December 21, 2025 Is 7:10-14. Ps 24. Rom 1:1-7. Mt 1:18-24 Deacon Jim McFadden As we enter into the 4th Sunday of Advent, let us remember that salvation history has a trajectory which comes…
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