Today is the second to last day of the Advent O Antiphons. “O come, Desire of nations, bind in one the hearts of all mankind; bid every sad division cease, and be thyself our Prince of Peace.     Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSPodcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Today’s O Antiphon is: “O Come, Thou Dayspring, come and cheer, Our spirits by thine advent here; Disperse the gloomy clouds of night, And death’s dark shadows put to flight.” Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSPodcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Today’s O Antiphon is: “O come thou key of David come, and open wide our heavenly home, make safe the way that leads on high, and close the path to misery. This verse comes from chapter 22 of the book of the prophet Isaiah. Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSPodcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

In these last days of Advent, the Church gives us some beautiful verses to increase our longing for the coming celebration of the birth of our Savior on Christmas. Today’s O Antiphon is: “O come thou rod of Jesse’s stem, from every foe deliver them. From death and sin thy people save, and give them […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Today’s O Antiphon is: “O come thou holy Lord of might, who to thy tribes on Sinai’s height, in ancient times didst give the law in cloud and majesty and awe.” This verse is a reminder of the old testament scene when God gave the ten commandments to Moses on Mount Sinai. Podcast: Play in […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

As we begin our final preparations for Christmas, the Church gives us some beautiful poetic texts called the O Antiphons. They appear in the popular Advent song titled; “O Come, O Come Emmanuel.” Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSPodcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

One of the great figures during the Advent season and one whom we meet in today’s gospel at Mass is St. John the Baptist. Today’s gospel from the 7th chapter of St. Luke has Jesus talking to the crowds about John who was a cousin of his. Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSPodcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Advent is filled with so much anticipation and hope for true peace in our world and in our families. This peace we seek can only be found in the heart of Jesus who’s birth we celebrate on Christmas. Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSPodcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Today, the Church celebrates the feast of St. John of the Cross. St. John was a Carmelite who wanted to leave his order so he could pursue an even stricter life of contemplation and penance.  St. Theresa of Avila convinced him to stay and to be a reformer of the Carmelites. Podcast: Play in new […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Today, the Church honors St. Lucy, a holy virgin and martyr of the 4th century. She is the patron saint of those with eye problems because her name is derived from the Latin word for light. Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSPodcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Today is the third Sunday of Advent, also known as Gaudete Sunday. The Latin word Gaudete, is an imperative – a command. It means Rejoice! because Christmas is near. Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSPodcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

This is a time of year when folks have all sorts of family traditions which bring the pleasure of anticipation and familiarity. The same is true for our Church, our Christian family which has many traditions. Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSPodcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more