Sixth Sunday, Year C
“Cursed…..Blessed.” These words, which occur respectively at the beginning of the two paragraphs that constitute this very short — four verses — of the first reading, immediately …
Fifth Sunday, Year C
In his relation to God and his mission, Jesus is and will always be alone. It is in and through him alone that the mystery …
The Feast of the Presentation of the Lord
‘The fortieth day after the Epiphany is undoubtedly celebrated here with very highest honour, for on that day there is a procession in which all …
Third Sunday, Year C
Just a Thought The Gospel’s and more generally, the whole of the biblical writings were inspired by the Holy Spirit and composed according to the …
Second Sunday, Year C
Each year, the Second Sunday of Ordinary Time has its own particular integrity. It is like a gateway, which might be called an ‘Icon of greeting’ taken …
Feast of the Baptism of the Lord, Year C
The feast of the Baptism of the Lord is of relatively recent origin in the Roman Church, and its Liturgy of the Word is still …
The Feast of The Epiphany of the Lord
Just a Thought Most people think that Christmastide ends on the Twelfth night and all Christmas decorations should be down by then, but liturgically Christmastide …
The Feast of the Holy Family, Year C
The story of Jesus’ discovery in the Temple is part of the celebration of the Feast of the Holy Family, for Year C, because it …
The Feast of Christmas, Year C
Today we celebrate the great Feast of Christmas — the Nativity of our Blessed Lord. Over the four Masses that are celebrated at his Nativity …
Fourth Sunday of Advent, Year C
‘Let clouds rain down the Just One, Let the earth be opened and bring forth a Saviour.’ This, today, is our prayer in the entrance antiphon. …