Fr. Jerome Machar, OCSO Feast of The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph Sirach 3: 2-6, 12-14; Colossians 3: 12-21; Matthew 2: 13-15, 19-23 The celebration of Christmas reminds... read more →
Fr. Justin Sheehan, OCSO 5th Day in the Octave of Christmas Today’s liturgy is full of references to darkness and light as symbols of spiritual realities. The opening prayer refers... read more →
Fr. John Denburger, OCSO Feast of the Holy Innocents 1 John 1: 5 – 2:2; Ps 124; Matthew 2: 13 - 18 St. John proclaimed: “Here, then is the message... read more →
Fr. Isaac Slater, OCSO December 25, 2016 Christmas Day Mass “No one has ever seen God—the Son has revealed him” By his birth in time Jesus “reveals” the Father not... read more →
Fr. Gerard D'Souza, OCSO December 25, 2016 Christmas Midnight Mass The angel said to the shepherds ‘Do not be afraid … a savior has been born for you.... this will... read more →
CHRISTMAS GREETING We wish you the joy of Christmas The Holy Spirit's sweet repose, We wish you the peace of Christmas To mark the old year's close; We wish you... read more →
Fr. Jerome Machar, OCSO 4th Friday of Advent Malachi 3: 1-4, 23-24; Luke 1: 57-66 “O Emmanuel, you are our king and judge, the One whom the peoples await and... read more →
Fr. Justin Sheehan, OCSO 4th Thursday of Advent Our Cistercian Father Adam of Perseigne has a fine commentary on this morning’s Gospel. In a letter to Andrew, Canon of Tours,... read more →
Fr. John Denburger, OCSO 4th Wednesday of Advent Zephaniah 3: 14 – 18a; Ps 33; Luke 1: 39 - 45) With a very good reason the prophet Zephaniah urges Zion,... read more →
Fr. John Eudes Bamberger, OCSO 4th Tuesday of Advent Isaiah 7:10-14; Luke 1:26-38 Once again it is the prophet Isaiah who provides the inspired text suited to contribute to our... read more →