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Fr. Justin Sheehan, OCSO The Feast of the Presentation of the Lord That scene in today’s Gospel, when the old man took the infant in his withered arms, is one of the most picturesque and striking stories found only in St Luke. Simeon’s whole life appears, in its later years,... read more →

Fr. Justin Sheehan, OCSO Sunday the 3rd Week in Ordinary Time Anyone who walks into a church on Sunday can expect an experience unlike anything else in the modern world. Inside are the local representatives of the people of God, the modern partners in a dialogue with God going back... read more →

Fr. Jerome Machar, OCSO Anniversary of the Rededication of Sacred Heart Cathedral (Ezekiel 43: 1-2, 3c-7a, John 4;19-24) “Lord Jesus Christ, make this a temple of your presence and a house of prayer. Be always near us when we seek you in this place. Draw us to you, when we... read more →

Fr. John Denburger, OCSO Friday the Second Week in Ordinary Time (Heb 8: 6 - 13; Ps 57; Mark 3:13 - 19) St. Mark recounts: “Jesus summoned those He wanted and they came to Him. He appointed twelve whom He also names Apostles that they might be with Him and... read more →

Fr. Isaac Slater, OCSO Thursday the Second Week in Ordinary Time The French mystic and philosopher Simone Weil wrote: “Distance is the soul of the beautiful.” In the gospel this morning Jesus is nearly trampled to death by the crowd and must pull away. “ "Jesus withdrew toward the sea"…then... read more →

Fr. Jerome Machar, OCSO Saturday, the First Week in Ordinary Time (Hebrews 4: 12-16, Mark 2: 13-17) The decorations have been stored away, and the cookies and desserts have been consumed. With the passing of the Christmas season, we have moved into Ordinary Time. Having left the angels and stars,... read more →

Fr. John Denburger, OCSO Thursday, The First Week in Ordinary Time (Hebrews 3: 7 - 14; Ps 95; Mark 1: 40 - 45) In reflecting on the Gospel, these questions came to my mind: what did this event mean for Jesus in His sacred humanity and what did this event... read more →

Fr. Justin Sheehan, OCSO The First Week in Ordinary Time In today’s readings, God gives us some idea of his mind and heart, of his desire to become like us in every way. We are people of flesh and blood, and afraid of death, and so God sent his Son... read more →

Fr. Jerome Machar, OCSO In Memoriam: Benedict XVI (1 John 3: 11-21, John 1: 43-51) We are here to celebrate the life and ministry of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI. We join in prayer for the happy repose of the humble worker in the vineyard of the Lord who has returned... read more →

Fr. John Denburger, OCSO The Octave of Christmas (1 John 2; 18 - 21; Ps. 96; John 1: 1 - 18) On this last day of the year God through the Church presents us with a profound, engaging proclamation of the Incarnation of the Lord Jesus - He who is... read more →