Beatitudes and the Imitatio Christi
For I will leave in the midst of you a people humble and lowly. They shall seek refuge in the name of the Lord – the remnant of Israel (Zeph. 3:12). Our Gospel... Read more.
Second Sunday: The Lamb of God and the Culture Wars
‘Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!’ (Jn. 1:29). ⧾ This declaration made by John the Baptist and which we hear before the reception... Read more.
Mater Dei and Mary’s Role in Salvation
The shepherds went with haste to Bethlehem and found Mary and Joseph and the Child lying in a manger (Lk. 2:16).⧾ On this the last day of the Christmas Octave... Read more.
The Birth of Our Saviour, the Light of the Nations
When the goodness and loving kindness of God our Saviour appeared, He saved us (Tit. 3:4). ⧾ Today, with great joy we celebrate the manifestation of the grace... Read more.
Our Lady’s Triumph
All fair art thou, O Mary: nor is original sin found in thee (Alleluia Verse). Today’s glorious Feast of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary celebrates... Read more.
Thirty Third Sunday: Remaining Faithful Unto the End
Beware that you are not led astray (Lk. 21:8). The sacred liturgy again today directs our attention to the eschaton, the teaching about the end time when Our Lord... Read more.
Thirty-Second Sunday: Death, Judgement, Heaven, Hell
Now He is God not of the dead, but of the living; for to Him all of them are alive. (Lk. 20:38) ⧾ As we approach the end of the liturgical year, the Sacred Liturgy... Read more.
Thirty First Sunday: Mercy Sought, Mercy Bestowed
For the Son of Man has come to seek and save what was lost. (Lk. 19:10) ⧾ The conversion of Zacchaeus may be said to be a consequence of our Lord’s preaching.... Read more.
Thirtieth Sunday: Humble Prayer, in Truth
The prayer of the humble pierces the clouds, and it will not rest until it reaches its goal (Sir. 35:17) ⧾ Like all of our Lord’s parables, the parable of the... Read more.
Twenty-Ninth Sunday and Finding Faith on Earth
‘And yet, when the Son of man returns will he find faith on earth?’ (Lk. 18:8). ⧾ This past week, we marked the 105th anniversary of the last apparition... Read more.