Browsing the December 2015 archive of Blog, Gospel Readings & Homilies
Sister Kate’s “GOSPEL QUESTION OF THE WEEK”…Luke 2: 41-52…Weekend of 12/26-27/2015…Feast of the Holy Family
Posted by John Craver on 12/25/15
This weekend we celebrate “Holy Family” Sunday. The Holy Gospel presents us with a story that resembles every parent’s nightmare. The Holy Family had traveled to Jerusalem for the Passover and when they started for home, both Mary and Joseph thought that Jesus was with the other parent. They were frantic when they ... Read More »
Sister Kate’s “GOSPEL QUESTION OF THE WEEK”…Luke 1: 39-45…Weekend of 12/19-20/2015…Fourth Sunday of Advent
Posted by John Craver on 12/18/15
This weekend marks the Fourth Sunday of Advent. We’re getting closer to the big day of Christmas! All of today’s readings remind us that Jesus is reborn every day in ordinary people living ordinary lives. People, however, need to be open to these comings of the Savior. They need to keep their “eyes peeled” ... Read More »
Sister Kate’s “GOSPEL QUESTION OF THE WEEK”…Luke 3: 10-18…Weekend of 12/12-13/2015…Third Sunday of Advent
Posted by John Craver on 12/13/15
This weekend marks the Third Sunday of Advent. We call this Sunday “Gaudete” Sunday because today’s Mass begins with the opening antiphon, “Gaudete in Domino semper” (“Rejoice in the Lord always”). Today we light the rose candle of the Advent wreath. That brings to three the number of candles that will be ... Read More »
Sister Kate’s “GOSPEL QUESTION OF THE WEEK”…Luke 3: 1-6…Weekend of 12/5-6/2015…Second Sunday of Advent
Posted by John Craver on 12/03/15
This weekend marks the Second Sunday of Advent. Remember…Advent is a time of preparation for the “coming of Jesus.” We celebrate the coming of Jesus to earth at Christmas, but the readings throughout Advent remind us of the MANY “Comings of Jesus” into our lives…everyday…IF we are looking hard enough for ... Read More »