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 …
The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph—Feast Sunday in the Octave of Christmas
When the magi had departed, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream and said, “Rise, take the child and his mother, flee to Egypt, and …
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 …
Second Sunday of Advent (Year A)
Repentance—the Foundation of Holiness “I am baptizing you with water, for repentance, but the one who is coming after me is mightier than I. I am not worthy to carry …
First Sunday of Advent (Year A)
“Therefore, stay awake! For you do not know on which day your Lord will come. Be sure of this: if the master of the house had known the hour of …
The Solemnity of Jesus Christ, King of the Universe (Year C)
“Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.” He replied to him, “Amen, I say to you, today you will be with me in Paradise.” Luke 23:42–43
Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year C)
“Before all this happens, however, they will seize and persecute you, they will hand you over to the synagogues and to prisons, and they will have you led before kings …