The Word

December 14, 2025, The Third Sunday of Advent: Faith, even as passionate conviction, is not at odds with doubt or questions. Wrestling those concerns ultimately deepens faith.

December 7, 2025, The Second Sunday of Advent: This Sunday’s Gospel reading offers us the perfect lesson for this second week of Advent. John the Baptist is preaching along the Jordan River, and people from all over Judea are coming to hear him. And what does he preach? His message concerns preparation for the one coming after him, namely Jesus. 

November 30, 2025, The First Sunday of Advent: Paul’s letter to the Romans and Jesus’ teaching in the Gospel invite us to participate in an undefined period of waiting . . . and that may be one among many of the challenges that we face this season.

November 23, 2025, The Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe: There is a difference between the leader you ask for and the one you get.

November 16, 2025, Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time: This Sunday’s readings, which contain end-of-the-world imagery, encourage the faithful to leave fear behind and embrace something new. 

November 9, 2025, The Feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica in Rome: When this basilica became the first public space for Christians to gather in worship, it served as a monument to the years of persecution and lack of tolerance that preceded. This Sunday’s readings may be read in that metaphorical light, where the building represents the struggles and victory of the body of Christ.

November 2, 2025, The Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed: The Feast of All Souls reminds us that our loved ones shine like stars, beckoning us to eternal life in the merciful hands of God.