Browsing the December 2014 archive of Blog, Gospel Readings & Homilies
Sister Kate’s “Gospel Question of the Week” (Luke 2: 22-40)…Weekend of 12/27-28/2014 …The Feast of the Holy Family
Posted by John Craver on 12/26/14
On the last Sunday of the year, we celebrate the Feast of the Holy Family. This weekend’s passage from the Holy Gospel describes how Joseph and Mary protected the Child Jesus from the sword of King Herod by escaping with him to Egypt. Spotlighting this action, the Church encourages us to ... Read More »
Sister Kate’s “GOSPEL QUESTION OF THE WEEK” (Luke 1: 26-38)…Weekend of 12/20-21/2014 …The Fourth Sunday of Advent
Posted by John Craver on 12/19/14
On this Fourth Sunday of Advent we hear the phenomenal story of the Annunciation. You have heard this story many times. When we hear it, we can tend to think “Oh, isn’t that a lovely story” and then just assume that Mary was kneeling and waiting for an angel to appear…and then ... Read More »
Sister Kate’s “GOSPEL QUESTION OF THE WEEK” (John 1: 19-28)…Weekend of 12/13-14/2014 …The Third Sunday of Advent
Posted by John Craver on 12/12/14
The third Sunday of Advent used to be called “Gaudete Sunday” when we had the Mass in Latin. The Latin Mass would begin with the phrase: “Gaudete in Domino semper” --“Rejoice in the Lord always.” Today’s liturgy has a sense of joy and anticipation in it to remind us that we are preparing for ... Read More »
Sister Kate’s “Gospel Question of the Week” (Mk 1: 1-8)…Weekend of 12/6-7/2014 …The Second Sunday of Advent
Posted by John Craver on 12/10/14
This weekend’s passage from the Holy Gospel gives us a picture of John the Baptist in the desert announcing the coming of the Messiah. Actually all three readings focus on the absolute necessity of our getting ready for Christ’s coming. We are encouraged to ready ourselves by repenting, making amends for our ... Read More »