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

The season of Advent helps us prepare for the beauty of Christmas. Our Lady is a great model and guide to help us through this time of waiting for this most blessed feast. Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSPodcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

In Mexico, on this day in 1531, a Our Lady appeared out of nowhere to a Native American named Juan Diego. She told him that she wanted a Church built at that sight and a few days later she gave him a sign to show the bishop, roses which were growing out of season. Podcast: […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Today the Church celebrates the feast of the The Immaculate Conception, a day when we celebrate how our Immaculate mother Mary was preserved from sin. Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSPodcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

The saints often have fascinating stories and St. Ambrose is no exception. It was through his preaching that the great St. Augustine renounced his heresies and wild living and became a Christian. Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSPodcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

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