Presentation of Our Lord - Feb 2nd, 2025 In today’s Gospel, Mary and Joseph, a faithful Israelite (or Jewish) couple have just had their baby, Jesus, circumcised; and are now taking him to be consecrated to the Lord. All of this, just a short time since Jesus’ birth...
Mike Schmitt
Jan 12th, 2025: Baptism of Our Lord
Baptism of Our Lord Why would Jesus Christ, sinless, the Savior of the World, present Himself for baptism to John the Baptist, a man, in what was, at that that time, an act of repentance? Jesus was sinless, and had nothing to repent. It is notable here that Jesus’...
Dec 22nd 2024: 4th Sunday Advent
Fourth Sunday in Advent – HOPE! I love Advent/Christmas! I love the fact that we are anticipating the anniversary of Jesus’ birth: the incarnation, God becoming human. I love Christmas lights…I LOVE the music (Most), the excitement of people in the stores, in the...