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”

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.”

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”

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”