SundayDecember 8th 2nd Sunday of Advent 1st Reading: Is 11:1-10:From the stump of Jesse a shoot will come forth; from his roots a branch will grow and bear fruit. The spirit of the Lord will rest upon him—a spirit of wisdom and understanding, a spirit of counsel and power, a spirit of knowledge and fear…

Throughout today’s liturgies at the National Shrine of St. Jude, we will pray in a special way for all those who suffer from cancer. Join us today, and on the first Wednesday of every month, as we call upon St. Jude’s intercession for the healing of cancer. We pray together: God of healing mercy, in Jesus…

Our reflection from the Gospel this week is:“Therefore, stay awake! For you do not know on which day your Lord will come.“ As we begin the season of Advent, we are reminded that God offers each of us a personal invitation to follow His path for us. Use Advent as a time to renew your…

SundayDecember 1st 1st Sunday of Advent 1st Reading: Is 2:1-5:The vision of Isaiah, son of Amoz, concerning Judah and Jerusalem. In the last days, the mountain of Yahweh’s house shall be set over the highest mountains and shall tower over the hills. All the nations shall stream to it, saying, “Come, let us go to…

Our reflection from the Gospel this week is:“Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.” When Jesus was crucified with two other men on Good Friday, one asked for forgiveness. Jesus replied “Amen, I say to you, today you will be with me in Paradise.” It is never too late to turn to Christ…

SundayNovember 24th Christ the KingSts. Andrew Dung-Lac and Companions 1st Reading: 2 S 5:1-3:All the tribes of Israel came to David at Hebron and said, “We are your bone and flesh. In the past, when Saul was king over us, it was you who led Israel. And Yahweh said to you, ‘You shall be the…

This week’s readings talk about God’s ultimate judgment. Jesus tells the people not to seek signs but rather to seek God’s kingdom. In the first reading, we are told “for you who fear my name, there will arise the sun of justice with its healing rays.” God extends grace and mercy to all who will…

SundayNovember 17th St. Elizabeth of Hungary 1st Reading: Mal 3:19-20a:The day already comes, flaming as a furnace. On that day, all the proud and evildoers will be burned, like straw in the fire. They will be left without branches or roots. On the other hand, the sun of justice will shine upon you who respect…

Our reflection from the Gospel this week is:”God is the God of the living, not of the dead, for to him all are alive.” Jesus explains to them God is a God of living people. Where God is, life is in all its forms—material and spiritual. The relationship He had with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob…