As we begin the year of the Lord 2020, let us keep in mind the forthcoming celebration of the 8th Centenary of the Dies Natalis of our Holy Father St. Dominic. Br. Bruno Cadoré has announced in his letter on 6 August 2018 that we will “celebrate the anniversary of St. Dominic’s death during the year starting on the 6th of January 2021 until the 6th of January 2022.” Read more...
In the Gospel passage for today’s feast, we have the voice of the Father proclaiming that in his beloved Son Jesus there is now a new creation. This Good News is not only heard by the onlookers on the bank of the Jordan but by us as well. Read more...
The spiritual life demands we ask this important question: “What kind of life does God intend for us humans? In God’s view, what would a life well-lived look like?” Read more...
Jesus came into the world to save us from our sinfulness and to heal the brokenness inside each of us. But He doesn’t do this from a distance. Instead, He comes in close to us. He wants to touch us and to open us up to His friendship and His divine love. All we need to do is to let Him in. Read more...
“God is love” (1 John 4:16) as we read in today's first reading. This declaration by St. John the Evangelist reveals the nature of God. In the Blessed Epiphany, God reveals Himself. Read more...
The love we show others is actually God’s own love reaching others through us; we are but participants in His eternal, sacrificial, and life-giving love. Read more...
Jesus' ministry took a turn: to healing, preaching and proclaiming the Reign of God (the Good News). It is this Good News that fulfilled the prophecy of Isaiah: “The people who sit in darkness have seen a great light.” Read more...
The tree is on the curb. The decorations are back in storage. The wrappings are in the trash. Is the nativity scene still up? Or is Baby Jesus back in storage? Read more...
“Remain.” The word resounds 6 times through 7 verses, advocating confidence to a young Church whose confidence has been shaken by antichrists, those who, verses 18-19 tell us, “went out from us.” Read more...
The entrance antiphon for Mass reminds us that “today a light will shine upon us, for the Lord is born for us; and He will be called Wondrous God, Prince of Peace, Father of Future Ages.” Read more...