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“Go into all the world and proclaim the
Good News to all creation.” Mark 16:15
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…
Like a fire there appeared the prophet whose words were as a flaming furnace. Their staff of bread he shattered, in his zeal he reduced them to straits; by God’s word he shut up the heavens and three times brought down fire…You are destined, it is written, in time to come to put an end…
I, the Lord, your God, teach you what is for your good, and lead you on the way you should go. If you would hearken to my commandments, your prosperity would be like a river, and your vindication like the waves of the sea… Isaiah 48:17-19 Kobe Bryant is a name recognized by…
I solemnly assure you, history has not known a man born of woman greater than John the Baptizer. Yet the least born into the kingdom of God is greater than he. Matthew 11:11 Chadwick Boseman, a superb writer, director, and actor, is probably best known for his role in the 2018 Marvel movie,…
Though young men faint and grow weary, and youths stagger and fall, they that hope in the Lord will renew their strength; they will soar as with eagles’ wings; they will run and not grow weary, walk and not grow faint. Isaiah 40:29-31 Juan Diego, a native of Mexico, was born in 1474.…
The Lord God then called to the man and asked him, “Where are you?” He answered, “I heard you in the garden; but I was afraid, because I was naked, so I hid myself.” Then he asked, “Who told you that you were naked? You have eaten, then, from the tree of which I had…
O people of Zion, who dwell in Jerusalem, no more will you weep; He will be gracious to you when you cry out, as soon as he hears he will answer you…No longer will your Teacher hide himself, but with your own eyes you shall see your Teacher, while from behind, a voice shall sound…
I will hear what God proclaims; the Lord – for he proclaims peace to his people, and to his faithful ones, and to those who put in him their hope. Near indeed is his salvation to those who fear him, glory dwelling in our land. Kindness and truth shall meet; justice and peace shall kiss.…
Fr. Michael reminds us that the message of the incarnation is a promise of hope. We await in hope for the coming of Christ and await in hope for relief from the many burdens and anxieties from the continuation of the coronavirus pandemic. Matthew 15:29-37 At that time: Jesus walked by the Sea…
Then the moonlight will be bright as sunlight and sunlight itself be seven times brighter – like the light of seven days in one – on the day the Lord dresses his people’s wounds and heals the scars of the blows they have received. Isaiah 30:26 Egypt’s “Doctor of the Poor,” Mohamed Mashally,…