"As the Word of God created heaven and earth, so, says , the words of the priest create Jesus Christ." ~St. Jerome

The Return of the Prodigal Son by REMBRANDT 1668 MASS READINGS: Gospel Luke 15:1-3, 11-32 Tax collectors and sinners were all drawing...

INTRODUCTION Lent is here. It begins with our Lord Jesus Christ submitting himself under the prophetic call to repentance from his...

"It is necessary to pray for priests because they are so often forgotten by the living, since Christians often consider that priests do...

MASS READINGS: READING I Genesis 37:3-4, 12-13a, 17b-28a     Israel loved Joseph best of all his sons, for he was the child of his old...

INTRODUCTION Lent is here. It begins with our Lord Jesus Christ submitting himself under the prophetic call to repentance from his...

"Vocations are born in prayer and from prayer, and only in prayer can they persevere and bear fruit." ~ Pope Francis

MASS READINGS: Gospel Luke 16:19-31 Jesus said to the Pharisees: "There was a rich man who dressed in purple garments and fine linen and...

INTRODUCTION Lent is here. It begins with our Lord Jesus Christ submitting himself under the prophetic call to repentance from his...

1. First: Be humble. Don’t be vain. (Humility over Pride) 2. Second: Be generous. Don’t be envious. (Generosity over Envy) 3.  Third: Be...

"On my desk I have a statue of St Joseph sleeping. While sleeping, he looks after the Church. Yes, he can do it! We know that. When I...

MASS READINGS: Gospel Matthew 1:16, 18-21, 24a Jacob was the father of Joseph, the husband of Mary. Of her was born Jesus who is called...

INTRODUCTION Lent is here. It begins with our Lord Jesus Christ submitting himself under the prophetic call to repentance from his...

INTRODUCTION Lent is here. It begins with our Lord Jesus Christ submitting himself under the prophetic call to repentance from his...

"How can I not praise the courageous fidelity of so many priests who, even amid difficulties and incomprehension, remain faithful to...

READINGS Alleluia John 15:9b, 5b R.    Alleluia, alleluia. Remain in my love, says the Lord; whoever remains in me and I in him will...

INTRODUCTION Lent is here. It begins with our Lord Jesus Christ submitting himself under the prophetic call to repentance from his...

"If I have any worth, it is to live my life for God so as to teach these peoples; even though some of them still look down on me." ~ St....

INTRODUCTION Lent is here. It begins with our Lord Jesus Christ submitting himself under the prophetic call to repentance from his...

Gospel Luke 6:36-38 Jesus said to his disciples: "Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful. "Stop judging and you will not be judged....