Second Sunday of Easter, Divine Mercy Sunday

Today we see the fulfillment of what the angel said to St. Joseph about Mary and her Son: “…she will bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins” (Mt 1:21). Jesus, Son of God and Son of Mary, has saved us from our sins....

Easter Sunday

Today’s Responsorial Psalm proclaims: “This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad.” We rejoice exceedingly because Christ our Lord, the Paschal Victim, who died for us on the Cross, has risen! Our Easter joy knows no bounds because new life and new...

Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord

Today we enter into Holy Week, the heart of the Church’s Liturgical Year. All of our prayers and sacrifices throughout Lent have prepared us for this time. In this Week we make a special effort to put aside any distractions and follow the Lord as he leads us through...

Fifth Sunday of Lent

The readings for this Sunday are full of a spirit of rejoicing in the great things that the Lord has done for his people. The Responsorial Psalm sums up this theme with these words: “The Lord has done great things for us; we are filled with joy.” Reflecting on how the...

Fourth Sunday of Lent

The Fourth Sunday of Lent has an element of joy: we rejoice in the mercy of God. Today’s Gospel is a most joyful one, the beautiful Parable of the Prodigal Son. The main character is the forgiving father, whose attitude toward his sons remains constant throughout the...

Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord

One of the great blessings of our Catholic faith is the richness of the Liturgy, which brings into our lives again and again the holy people, days, and feasts for us to ponder and experience. Each time a feast day comes again, we have an opportunity to see something...