Browsing the 2015 archive of Blog, Gospel Readings & Homilies

Sister Kate’s “Gospel Question of the Week… (Mt 2: 1-12)…Weekend of 1/11/2015... Baptism of the Lord

Posted by John Craver on 1/11/15

You’ve heard the old adage, “Times flies.” That certainly is true in our weekly look at the Gospel. Last weekend, we celebrated the Epiphany, when the Magi came looking for the child Jesus. This weekend we fast forward to the Baptism of Jesus when He was probably about 30 years old. ... Read More »

Sister Kate’s “GOSPEL QUESTION OF THE WEEK” (Mt 2: 1-12)…Weekend of 1/4/2015 …The Epiphany of the Lord

Posted by John Craver on 1/03/15

This weekend we celebrate the “Manifestation of Jesus” or the Epiphany.   The Greek word for Epiphany means appearance or manifestation. Actually, Jesus was “made manifest” several times in His early years and in His public life…first, the angels revealed Jesus to the shepherds….then He was shown to the Gentiles, represented by the Magi…He was ... Read More »