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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 →

Fr. Justin Sheehan, OCSO The Feast of Holy Innocents The Church commemorates today the first of the child martyrs, the infants of Bethlehem, who were slaughtered by Herod after he heard about the birth of Jesus. It is a day of joy and sadness. The Church is joyful because today,... read more →

Fr. Stephen Muller, OCSO Christmas Day Mass (Is 52:7-10, He 1:1-6, Jn 1:1-18) What a contrast between the second coming of Christ and his first coming. The second will be scary and magnificent. The first was simple and humble and gentle. The second will be unmistakable. The first was easily... read more →

Fr. Justin Sheehan, OCSO December 22, 2022 Today’s Gospel reminds me of an invitation that St. Ambrose makes in his commentary on the Magnificat. The great doctor of the Church makes it a prayer: "In the heart of each one may Mary praise the Lord, in each may the spirit... read more →