Today we begin a special week of prayer for unity among Christians. The prayer is that we may all be one, united and not divided as we currently are. This was the fervent prayer of Jesus at the Last Supper according to John’s gospel. Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSPodcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

In today’s gospel from the first chapter of John’s gospel, John the Baptist points Jesus out to two of His disciples, Peter and Andrew. John the Baptist points to Jesus and proclaims: “Behold the Lamb of God!” Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSPodcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Every year since 1970, on January 17, we celebrate the day for the development and deepening of dialogue between Catholics and Jews. Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSPodcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

In today’s gospel, Jesus heals the paralytic. In doing so he gives a very clear sense of his priorities. Jesus heals the boy, but first He heals the paralytics soul by saying “child, your sins are forgiven.” Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSPodcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Saint Damien of Molokai was a missionary to the lepers of Hawaii. After serving them for 16 years, he contracted the disease himself and died. Pope Benedict XVI canonized Damien on October 11, 2009. Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSPodcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

St. Hilary was once a non-Christian who sincerely sought the truth. His search led him beyond the common belief in many gods, to the conclusion that there must be one supreme being, one God. He became a Christian when he was 35 years old. Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSPodcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

If we do not exercise the virtues like love, faith, chastity or any of the other virtues, we will loose these virtues in our lives. They will not grow within us and we will not grow to be the person God made us to be. Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSPodcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

The Church’s Christmas season is officially over. We now return to what’s called ordinary time which doesn’t mean ordinary in the sense of routine but ordered or numbered Sundays. We also begin Mass readings from two New Testament books; the letter to the Hebrews and the gospel of Mark. Podcast: Play in new window | […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Baptism is a sacrament that changes us into a true child of God. One, who through sanctifying grace has a share in God’s own life. That is why the feast of the Baptism of Jesus which we celebrate today is so important. Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSPodcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

As we look forward to the feast of the Baptism of Jesus, we recall the prayer used to anoint us at our Baptism. “God the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ has freed you from sin, given you a new birth by water and the Holy Spirit and welcomed you into His holy people. He […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

On Sunday we will celebrate the feast of the Baptism of Jesus, a good time to reflect on our own baptisms. When we are baptized, we are anointed to share in the threefold mission of Christ of priest, prophet and king. Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSPodcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Today we honor St. Raymond of Peñafort, a Dominican priest and archbishop. He gathered together all of the Catholic Church’s laws in the 13th century and he’s known as the father of canon law. Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSPodcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more