This Christmas, Pope Francis reflects on how the shepherds were the first to receive the news of the birth of Jesus. They were the first because they were among the least and the outcast and they were the first because they were awake keeping watch in the night guarding their flocks. Podcast: Play in new […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

This Christmas, Pope Francis reflects on the great feast when we celebrate the birth of our Savior Jesus Christ. He shares that Christmas is a feast of hope which overcomes uncertainty and pessimism. Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSPodcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

In today’s O Antiphon we pray, O Emmanuel, our King and Giver of Law: come to save us, Lord our God! Jesus is the King of the Universe. Let us make Him the King of our hearts. Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSPodcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

In today’s O Antiphon we pray, O King of all nations and keystone of the Church: come and save man, whom you formed from the dust! Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSPodcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

In today’s O Antiphon we pray, O Radiant Dawn, splendor of eternal light, sun of justice: come and shine on those who dwell in darkness and in the shadow of death. Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSPodcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Today is the fourth Sunday of Advent. Our Gospel at Mass is the story of how the Archangel Gabriel came to Mary with the news that she was chosen to be the mother of God’s Son and how she responded with a yes to God’s will for her. Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Today’s O Antiphon is prayed in the Alleluia verse before the Gospel at today’s Mass. We pray, Oh root of Jesse’s stem sign of God’s love for all His people, come to save us without delay. Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSPodcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Today’s O Antiphon that we pray at Mass is “Oh leader of the house of Israel, giver of the law to Moses on Sinai, come to rescues with your mighty power.” Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSPodcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Today at Mass we hear the first of the O Antiphons for the final week of Advent. Let us pray. Oh wisdom of our God Most High, guiding creation with power and love, come to teach us the path of knowledge, Amen. Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSPodcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

The O Antiphons are sung or recited at Vespers from December 17-23. The first letters of the titles, from last to first, appear to form a Latin acrostic, which translates to “Tomorrow, I will be.” Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSPodcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Today’s Prayer Reflection features Catherine Doherty and a book she wrote titled Donkey Bells. One reflection she shares in this book for Advent and Christmas is entitled, Childlike Hearts: Mangers for Christ. Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSPodcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Today we celebrate the feast of St. John of the Cross. He was a friar who along with St. Teresa of Avilla led a reform that led to what we now know as the discalced or “shoeless” Carmelites.” Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSPodcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more