Living in Love with God

Today’s Readings “Repent, for the Kingdom of heaven is at hand.” (Mt 4:17) These words are not spoken to people “outside” the faith. Jesus speaks them to believers — to those already gathered as God’s people. It is easy to look at others who do not come to Mass, who seem distant from the Church,… Continue reading

Today’s Readings The Feast of the Epiphany reminds us that the world is full of seekers. Like the Magi, people hunger for meaning, truth, joy, and peace — even when that longing shows up in confused or broken ways. The Magi’s long and dangerous journey teaches us that perseverance in the search for truth ultimately… Continue reading

Today’s Readings On this first day of a new year, many of us think about resolutions — we want to be healthier, more disciplined, more at peace. That desire to begin again is good. But the Church invites us to begin not by looking first at ourselves, but by looking at Mary, the Mother of… Continue reading

Today’s Readings “Sing to the Lord a new song” (Ps 96:1). What a fitting invitation as we stand on the threshold of a new year. New Year’s resolutions remind us that something within the human heart longs to begin again — to live more fully, more faithfully, more joyfully. And the timing is perfect!  The… Continue reading

Today’s Readings “Do not love the world or the things of the world.” (1 Jn 2:12–17) St. John reminds us that the heart of the Christian life is love for Christ and a daily desire to walk in His ways. So often, though, our attention drifts. We begin chasing comfort, praise, success, or possessions. When… Continue reading

Today’s Readings As we celebrate the Feast of the Holy Family, we are reminded that renewal in the Church always begins in the heart. A new year invites us to look honestly at our relationship with Jesus: Where is the Lord calling me to grow? What needs conversion in my home, my habits, and my… Continue reading

Today’s Readings John’s Gospel opens with familiar words: “In the beginning…”—words that recall creation itself. Scripture tells us that the world began in darkness and chaos, and then God spoke. His Word brought light, order, and life. Christmas proclaims that God speaks once again—not from afar, but from within His creation. The Word through whom all… Continue reading

Today’s Readings Each year on December 18 and December 23, the Gospel from Luke places before us the story of Zechariah, the father of John the Baptist. When the angel announces that his wife Elizabeth will bear a son, Zechariah struggles to believe—and his doubt leaves him unable to speak. Today’s Gospel, however, marks a… Continue reading

Today’s Readings Today’s readings invite us to see the quiet but tremendous courage of St. Joseph. In his world, the expected response to Mary’s unexpected pregnancy was simple: end the engagement and walk away. Had he done so, Mary would have faced poverty, rejection, and even danger. Yet Joseph chose trust. Mary chose trust. Both… Continue reading

Today’s Readings Today, December 17, Advent takes on a new and joyful intensity. With this day we begin the great “O Antiphons,” sung with the Magnificat at Evening Prayer in the Liturgy of the Hours. Drawing on rich images from the Old Testament, these antiphons express Israel’s deepest hopes and give voice to our own… Continue reading