By Msgr. Ray East Genesis 3:9-15, 20 | Ephesians 1:3-6, 11-12 | Luke 1:26-38 God destined us for adoption (Ephesians 1:5), Happy Feastday, United States of America! Today is our national holyday because our country is dedicated to Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception. Mary is chosen to be the "new Eve" and is conceived … Continue reading ADVENT 2013: Reflection for the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of Mary, December 9
ADVENT 2012: Reflection for Second Sunday of Advent, Dec. 9
By Mary Lou Kownacki, osb Baruch 5:1-9 | Philippians 1:4-6, 8-11 | Luke 3:1-6 Every story has a hero. The Christmas story is no different. This Sunday, we meet the first hero of the season. His name is John. What makes a person a hero? I remember two of mine. The Catholic high school I … Continue reading ADVENT 2012: Reflection for Second Sunday of Advent, Dec. 9