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“Go into all the world and proclaim the
Good News to all creation.” Mark 16:15
In the beginning was the Word; the Word was in God’s presence, and the Word was God. He was present to God in the beginning. Through him all things came into being, and apart from him, nothing came to be. Whatever came to be in him found life, life for the light of the human…
Little ones, I address you, for through his Name your sins have been forgiven…Have no love for the world, nor the things that the world affords. If anyone loves the world, the Father’s love has no place in him, for nothing that the world affords comes from the Father. Carnal allurements, enticements for the eye,…
The way we can be sure of our knowledge of [the Lord] is to keep his commandments, the man who claims, “I have known him,” without keeping his commandments, is a liar; in such a one there is no truth. But whoever keeps his word, truly has the love of God been made perfect in…
…The angel of the Lord suddenly appeared in a dream to Joseph with the command: “Get up, take the child and his mother, and flee to Egypt. Stay there until I tell you otherwise. Herod is searching for the child to destroy him.” Joseph got up and took the child and his mother and left…
Because you are God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with heartfelt mercy, with kindness, humility, meekness, and patience. Bear with one another; forgive whatever grievances you have against one another. Forgive as the Lord has forgiven you. Over all these virtues put on love, which binds the rest together and makes them perfect…Whatever…
Stephen…was a man filled with grace and power, who worked great wonders and signs among the people.…Those who listened to his words were stung to the heart; they ground their teeth in anger at him. Stephen meanwhile, filled with the Holy Spirit, looked to the sky above and saw the glory of God, and Jesus…
But when the kindness and love of God our Savior appeared, he saved us; not because of any righteous deeds we had done, but because of his mercy. He saved us through the baptism of new birth and renewal by the Holy Spirit. This Spirit he lavished on us through Jesus Christ our Savior, that…
Then Zechariah, filled with the Holy Spirit, uttered this prophecy: “Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel, because he has visited and ransomed his people…And you, child, shall be called a prophet of the Most High; for you shall go before the Lord to prepare straight paths for him, giving his people a knowledge…
When Elizabeth’s time for delivery arrived, she gave birth to a son. Her neighbors and relatives, upon hearing that the Lord had extended his mercy to her, rejoiced with her. When they assembled for the circumcision of the child on the eighth day, they intended to name him after his father Zechariah. At this his…
My heart exults in the Lord, my horn is exalted in my God. I have swallowed up my enemies; I rejoice in my victory. The bows of the mighty are broken, while the tottering gird on strength. The well-fed hire themselves out for bread, while the hungry batten on spoil. The barren wife bears seven…
Shout for joy, O daughter Zion! Sing joyfully, O Israel! Be glad and exult with all your heart, O daughter Jerusalem! The Lord has removed the judgment against you, he has turned away your enemies; the King of Israel, the Lord, is in your midst, you have no further misfortune to fear! On that day,…
Now to him who is able to strengthen you in the gospel which I proclaim when I preach Jesus Christ, the gospel which reveals the mystery hidden for many ages but now manifested through the writings of the prophets, and, at the command of the eternal God, made known to all the Gentiles that they…
First we must take the time to pray. Then we must talk to God and take the time to listen. But how do we really know that what we think we hear God saying is actually His message to us? Fr. Michael shares his own story of struggling to know what God was trying to…
…Then, when the whole assembly of the people was praying outside at the hour of the incense offering, the angel of the Lord appeared to him… Zechariah was troubled by what he saw, and fear came upon him. But the angel said to him, “Do not be afraid, Zechariah, because your prayer has been heard.…
This is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about. When his mother Mary was betrothed to Joseph, but before they lived together, she was found with child through the Holy Spirit. Joseph her husband…decided to divorce her quietly…when, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, “Joseph, son…
The mountains shall yield peace for the people, and the hills justice. He shall defend the afflicted among the people, save the children of the poor, and crush the oppressor. Justice shall flower in his days and profound peace, till the moon be no more. May his name be blessed forever; as long as the…
Woe to the city, rebellious and polluted, to the tyrannical city! She hears no voice, accepts no correction; in the Lord she has not trusted, to her God she has not drawn near… For then will I remove from your midst the proud braggarts, and you shall no longer exalt yourself on my holy mountain.…
Your ways, O Lord, make known to me; teach me your paths, guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my savior, and for you I wait all the day. Psalm 25:4-9 Dr. Brian Swimme, Director of the Center for the Story of the Universe in San Francisco, California,…
Rejoice always, never cease praying, render constant thanks; such is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. Do not stifle the Spirit. Do not despise prophecies. Test everything; retain what is good. Avoid any semblance of evil. May the God of peace make you perfect in holiness. May he preserve you whole and entire, spirit,…
Watch as Fr. Michael retells the story of St. Juan Diego’s encounter with Jesus’ mother, Mary; known today as Our Lady of Guadalupe. Fr. Michael shares several intimate details from Mary’s visits to Juan Diego that you may not have heard before; this homily is also semi-illustrated to enhance the story. Matthew 11:28-30…