Today, the Church celebrates the feast of St. Nicholas. St. Nicholas was one of the bishops present at the first ecumenical councils in Nicaea which, the council which decreed that Jesus was both God and man. Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSPodcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

The readings at Mass today talk about road building. Today’s gospel talking about John the Baptist, says “every valley shall be filled, and every mountain and hill shall be made low. Winding roads will be made straight and rough roads shall be made smooth. Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSPodcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

On this first Saturday of the month, ad ay on which we traditionally honor the Blessed Virgin Mary, and her Immaculate Heart, we are also celebrating the memory of St. John of Damascus who was very devoted to the Blessed Virgin Mary. Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSPodcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Baptism makes all of us missionaries, called to bring the good news through word and deed to people of every place and time. Some people are called to leave their homes and to go among the people of a different culture. Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSPodcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Advent is a time when we learn how to prepare for Christmas. A great way to prepare for the celebration of the birth of Jesus, is to meditate on the third Joyful Mystery: the Nativity. Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSPodcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Today, the Church honors St. Edmond Campion. There was a time in the 16th and 17th century when many in England were persecuted and even killed for their Catholic Faith. Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSPodcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Today is the feast of one of the apostles, who according to the gospel of St. John, was the first apostle who Jesus called. He is the brother of St. Peter and his name is St. Andrew. Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSPodcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Many people, including some Catholics may wonder where the Church gets Advent from. Advent comes from the Latin word meaning ‘coming.’ We are preparing ourselves for the birthday of Jesus. His coming among humanity to share our lives. Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSPodcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Every day is a gift from God that we can offer back to God, making a prayer of offering of all the prayers, works, joys, and sufferings of the day in the morning offering. Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSPodcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

On this day in the year 1830, the Blessed Virgin Mary appeared to the Sister of Charity named Catherine Labouré. Our Lady asked Catherine to make a medal which we now know as The Miraculous Medal. Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSPodcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

According to most reports, today is the biggest shopping day of the year, and retail stores and malls, parking lots and roads leading to them will be jammed with shoppers. Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSPodcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Today in the United States, we are celebrating Thanksgiving Day with family and friends. It’s been said that two of the most important things for children to learn, are the words please and thank you. The same is in our relationship with God. Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSPodcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more