Today, January 1, is the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God. In 431, 250 bishops convened in Ephesus in Asia Minor to consider the question of Mary’s… Read more “Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God”

Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI has died, December 31, 2022. Vatican press office director Matteo Bruni reported, “With sorrow I inform you that the Pope Emeritus, Benedict XVI,… Read more “Benedict XVI Dies at 95”

President Joe Biden’s administration has been a disaster, a dumpster fire of epic proportions. Inflation through the roof. Unrestrained government spending. A nonsensical energy policy. A humanitarian… Read more “Some Good News from 2022”

Sirach 3:2-6, 12-14 God sets a father in honor over his children;a mother’s authority he confirms over her sons.Whoever honors his father atones for sins,and preserves himself… Read more “Feast of the Holy Family”

Today, December 29, is the Commemoration of St. Thomas Becket, Bishop and Martyr. Thomas was born in London c. 1118. He was an archdeacon of the Diocese… Read more “St. Thomas Becket, Bishop and Martyr”

In honor of the Feast of St. John the Evangelist, I am including here an excerpt on the Gospel According to John from my book, “Thy Word:… Read more “St. John the Evangelist”

I have never been on Twitter and have no plans to join, so I’ve only followed all the sniping about Elon Musk purchasing the social media giant… Read more “FBI Criminalizes Free Speech”

Acts 6:8-10, 7:54-59 Stephen, filled with grace and power, was working great wonders and signs among the people. Certain members of the so-called Synagogue of Freedmen, Cyrenians,… Read more “St. Stephen, Proto-Martyr”

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”

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”