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Mary Visits Elizabeth II
Monday, 21 Dec, 2009 – 0:00 | No Comment
Mary Visits Elizabeth II

This year, we read Luke’s account of Mary’s visitation to Elizabeth twice in succession.  We read the account as the gospel reading for the fourth Sunday of Advent (Year C).  But it is also …

Mary Visits Elizabeth
Sunday, 20 Dec, 2009 – 0:00 | No Comment
Mary Visits Elizabeth

The fourth Sunday of Advent Year C gives us the picture of Mary visiting Elizabeth.  The Church is like Mary, bringing Christ to those who await Him.  Below is a mindmap that relates the …

And he became mute
Saturday, 19 Dec, 2009 – 0:00 | No Comment
And he became mute

Be silent, everyone, in the presence of the LORD, for he stirs in his Holy Dwelling. (Zech. 2:13)
uke begins his account of the …

He was just right for God’s plan
Friday, 18 Dec, 2009 – 6:14 | No Comment
He was just right for God’s plan

“Joseph was a just man” writes Matthew.  And he was.  The word dikaoiv which we translate into English as "just" is also the rendering for a Hebrew word qydu which means "devotee, pious," and …

Christmas to Epiphany
Monday, 14 Dec, 2009 – 23:49 | No Comment
Christmas to Epiphany

The Church in the Philippines is making some changes in the liturgy for Christmas this year, and it is about the re-introduction of the Christmas Vigil Mass on December 24.  Confusion may arise regarding …

Simbang Gabi 2009
Monday, 14 Dec, 2009 – 20:44 | No Comment
Simbang Gabi 2009

For the Church in the Philippines, December 16-24 is a special period in Advent. During these days, we celebrate the Simbang Gabi, a. k. a. Misa del Gallo — a series of Masses that …

Our Lady of Guadalupe
Saturday, 12 Dec, 2009 – 0:00 | No Comment
Our Lady of Guadalupe

Videos of Our Lady of Guadalupe

Part I (see the bottom of the page, on the left)
Part II
Part III

Our Lady of Guadalupe on the Web

Our Lady of Guadalupe Shrine
Wikipedia: Our Lady of Guadalupe
Sancta.ORG A …

Wisdom’s Children
Friday, 11 Dec, 2009 – 0:00 | No Comment
Wisdom’s Children

Reading I: Isaiah 48:17-19
Resp. Psalm: Psalm 1:1-2, 3, 4, 6
Gospel Reading: Matthew 11:16-19

In Matthew 11:16-19 Jesus compares the towns where he has been preaching to children playing in the marketplace: they won’t respond to …

None Greater than John
Thursday, 10 Dec, 2009 – 0:00 | No Comment
None Greater than John

Reading I: Isaiah 41:13-20
Resp. Psalm: Psalm 145:1.9, 10-11, 12-13
Gospel Reading: Matthew 11:11-15

It is to be noted that in verses 7-19, the Baptist is contrasted first with the courtiers of King Herod (reed swaying in …

He will renew you
Wednesday, 9 Dec, 2009 – 0:00 | No Comment
He will renew you

Reading I: Isaiah 40:25-31
Resp. Psalm: Psalm 103:1-2.3-4.8, 10
Gospel Reading: Mt. 11:28-30

 
He gives strength to the fainting; for the weak he makes vigor abound. Though young men faint and grow …