Baptism of the Lord—Feast

An Indelible Spiritual Mark Jesus came from Galilee to John at the Jordan to be baptized by him. John tried to prevent him, saying, “I need to be baptized by …

Epiphany of the Lord—Solemnity

The Star of Bethlehem When Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea, in the days of King Herod, behold, magi from the east arrived in Jerusalem, saying, “Where is the …

Fourth Sunday of Advent (Year A)

Saint Joseph, Our Patron and Protector Such was his intention when, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, “Joseph, son of David, do …

Third Sunday of Advent (Year A)

“Go and tell John what you hear and see: the blind regain their sight, the lame walk, lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, and the poor …