Isaiah 52:7-10 How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him who brings glad tidings, announcing peace, bearing good news, announcing salvation, and… Read more “Solemnity of the Incarnation”
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The Infancy Narratives
Here is a recording of my presentation on the Infancy Narratives in the Gospels According to Matthew and Luke, given for the Nicodemus Club at All Saints… Read more “The Infancy Narratives”
Free Speech Hellscapes. God Bless the U.S.A.
I know we have problems with free speech in this country. Free speech is being challenged all over the place, especially in colleges and universities. What used… Read more “Free Speech Hellscapes. God Bless the U.S.A.”
Third Sunday of Advent
Isaiah 35:1-6a, 10 The desert and the parched land will exult;the steppe will rejoice and bloom.They will bloom with abundant flowers,and rejoice with joyful song.The glory of… Read more “Third Sunday of Advent”
Second Sunday of Advent
Matthew 3:1-12 John the Baptist appeared, preaching in the desert of Judeaand saying, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand!”It was of him that the… Read more “Second Sunday of Advent”
China’s Protests: The Blank Sheets of Paper Say It All
Protesters in China hold up blank sheets of paper Protests in China have caught the attention of the world, but not much action in support of the… Read more “China’s Protests: The Blank Sheets of Paper Say It All”
Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silent
Here is a rendition of the beautiful Advent/Christmas hymn sung by the Vos Omnes Virtual Choir and produced by Mark Nowakowski and arranged by Adam Taylor, sponsored… Read more “Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silent”
First Sunday of Advent
Isaiah 2:1-5 This is what Isaiah, son of Amoz,saw concerning Judah and Jerusalem.In days to come,the mountain of the LORD’s houseshall be established as the highest mountainand… Read more “First Sunday of Advent”
“Nobody Is Beyond Redemption.”
Mark Wahlberg, who is a devout Catholic, financed and produced the movie “Father Stu” as a passion project. The movie is about a man who makes a… Read more ““Nobody Is Beyond Redemption.””
St. Columban, Abbot
Today, November 23, is the Memorial of Saint Columban, abbot. From The Liturgy of the Hours: Saint Columban was born in Ireland before the middle of the… Read more “St. Columban, Abbot”