Reflections on the weekly gospel from our Pastor.
Today we celebrate the Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph. This feast takes place on the Sunday immediately following Christmas, falling within the season of Christmas fittingly to continue to call our attention to the profound reality of God becoming man. On this feast, in particular, we are reminded of the Read More
“Behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people” Luke 2:10 As I write this Christmas letter my heart is filled with mixed emotions about the scripture used in the heading. At Christmas, I know from experience there are a lot of hurting people who go through deep valleys Read More
There have been many paintings, sculptures, and even music inspired by this tender moment when the angel Gabriel came to Mary and announced the news that she would bear the Son of God. You may have your own favorite Annunciation art piece. I, personally, have always liked this particular image ever since I first saw Read More
This is the full version of the poem written by Denise Levertov, cited by Fr. Sam in his Associate Pastor’s letter. ‘Hail, space for the uncontained God’From the Agathistos Hymn,Greece, VIc We know the scene: the room, variously furnished,almost always a lectern, a book; alwaysthe tall lily. Arrived on solemn grandeur of great wings,the angelic Read More
From the Associate Pastor This Sunday, December 13, we are celebrating the Third Sunday of Advent; a time of conversion, repentance, and straightening our lives, as this Sunday’s Gospel tells us (St. John 1, 6‐8, 19‐28). The protagonist of this Gospel is John the Baptist; a prophet who is harsh, strong, clear, and speaks directly. Read More
As I was preparing my reflection on this Sunday readings, I came across this wonderful reflection from Julie Kalkowsky, so I want to share it with you all: Today’s readings seem made to order for the tumultuous times we are living through. From the opening line of the Prophet Isaiah: Comfort, give comfort to my Read More
This Sunday, November 22, we are celebrating the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe; and with this, we are ending Ordinary Time to make way for the Advent Season. It is very important that we ask ourselves if Jesus Christ is our King, the owner of our lives, our hearts, and Read More
From the Associate Pastor My introduction to the wonderful world of opera was actually through a sports event. At the conclusion of the 1994 World Cup, a concert was held at the Dodgers Stadium in Los Angeles called “The Three Tenors.” The whole concert was spectacular, but I was drawn to one very moving piece Read More
Peace and good. Our first reading tells us wisdom is available for anyone who seeks it with honesty and openness. Those who find the search for wisdom too much trouble will be deprived of it. A theme we hear again in the Gospel. In today’s Gospel, we hear another parable. The wise bridesmaids are far Read More
Peace and good. This Sunday, November 1st, we are celebrating the Feast of All Saints, whose feast is a Holy Day of Obligation (under regular circumstances outside of the COVID-19). How many of us would like to be saints? I hope that all of us who believe in God and love him with all our Read More
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