Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord

Today we begin the most solemn week in the Church year: Holy Week. We have been journeying for almost forty days through the Season of Lent, and the hope is that we have entered into the grace of this Season. The Lenten journey takes us to a shocking halt at the foot...

Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord

This year the great Solemnity of the Annunciation falls in the Fifth Week of Lent, giving us an essential Lenten message. Our wise Mother Church sets before us once again the fundamental decision of life: will we live for God or against him? We reflected on this...

Fifth Sunday of Lent

When he created us, God’s intention was always that we may share in his life and glory for all eternity in Heaven. The Book of Wisdom makes this clear: “God did not make death, nor does he rejoice in the destruction of the living” (Wis 1:13). The cause of death is...

Joseph, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary

St. Joseph is honored in the Church by many titles: the Protector of the Universal Church, Patron of the Dying, Patron of the Interior Life, Patron of Carpenters, and Patron of Workers. But today, the greatest annual feast in his honor, the Church celebrates St....

Fourth Sunday of Lent

Just a few months ago, we were celebrating the joyous season of Christmas. We filled our homes and even the streets with decorations which helped set the mood and filled our hearts with gladness. No one could have missed seeing Nativity scenes. They were everywhere –...