Twenty Second Sunday of Ordinary Time-C The language of the Divine Mystery is paradox, puzzle, and symbol. It cannot be defined and wholly explained. It has to be this way because of the disparity between God and his creatures. If all were understandable, we would be equal to God's mind, and heaven knows that is … Continue reading Conduct Your Affairs with Humility
Tag: Incarnation
Mary the New Eve-Part Two
In our last post, we began reflecting on the Blessed Mother as the New Eve. The first part set the stage for the circumstances requiring the Blessed Mother to be given the gift of being born without the stain of original sin. For the Word to be Incarnate, the holy vessel of Mary’s womb was … Continue reading Mary the New Eve-Part Two
Mary the New Eve-Part One
The Incarnation of Jesus in the fullness of time results from the participation of creatures with God, specifically the Virgin Mary. God's grace made the relationship between the Creator and Mary perfect through the Incarnation of Jesus. The sinless Mother and the Word of God, so spiritually inseparable, brought forth through the power of the … Continue reading Mary the New Eve-Part One
Christ is Born!
St. Luke, in his Gospel, vividly describes the moment when Christ was born, “And suddenly there was a multitude of the heavenly host with the angel, praising God and saying: ‘Glory to God in the highest and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.’” The heavenly hosts sing joy for the drama … Continue reading Christ is Born!
Advent and the Second Coming
The annual liturgical season of Advent is upon us as we prepare for the Feast of Christmas. It is a bit odd for some, that the readings and the mood of the first Sunday are directed to the second coming of Jesus. A time when he will come in all his glory and judge the … Continue reading Advent and the Second Coming