In this Sunday’s Gospel, Jesus tells Peter to “Put out into deep water and lower your nets for a catch” (Luke 5:4). Peter, an experienced fisherman, had been working all night and caught nothing. He was tired and likely skeptical, but something in Jesus’ voice made him trust. “At your command, I will lower the…
This Sunday, we celebrate the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord, a moment of revelation and prophecy. When Mary and Joseph brought the infant Jesus to the temple, the prophet Simeon took the child into his arms and proclaimed that He was “a light of revelation to the Gentiles and the glory of your…
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This weekend, as we gather for the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time, we also celebrate Word of God Sunday, a special call by Pope Francis to focus on the importance of Scripture in our lives. Our readings today beautifully emphasize the power of God’s Word to inspire, guide, and unite us. In the first…
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In today’s Gospel from John (2:1-11), we witness Jesus performing His first public miracle at the wedding feast in Cana. At his mother Mary’s gentle prompting, Jesus turns water into wine—a quiet but profound sign of His divine presence breaking into the ordinary moments of life. This moment reveals how God’s grace can transform even…
Today, as we celebrate the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord, we are invited to reflect on a profound moment in the life of Jesus and in our own lives as well. In the Gospel of Luke, we hear the voice of God the Father proclaiming over Jesus, “You are my beloved Son; with…
As we celebrate the Feast of the Epiphany, the story of the Magi reminds us of the profound invitation to encounter Christ and return to our lives “by a different way.” After following the star to the Christ child, the Magi were forever changed. They listened, discerned, and allowed the experience of Jesus to transform…
As we gather this weekend to celebrate the Feast of the Holy Family, we are reminded of the gift of love and joy that God bestows upon us in our families. The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph stands as a model of selfless love, deep faith, and mutual care, inviting us to reflect…
As we celebrate the Fourth Sunday of Advent, the Gospel brings us to a profound moment of encounter between Mary and Elizabeth. Elizabeth’s words to Mary echo through the ages: “Blessed are you who believed that what was spoken to you by the Lord would be fulfilled” (Luke 1:45). These words affirm Mary’s faith, her…