Blog Post by Cornelius Buckley S.J.
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21 December 2024
Saturday of the Third Week of Advent Today’s Gospel gives us an account of Mary’s reaction to the glad tidings Gabriel brought her. She did not ...
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20 December 2024
Friday of the Third Week of Advent Today’s meditation, the Annunciation, is the highlight of the Advent season and it is a continuation of what ...
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19 December 2024
Thursday of the Third Week of Advent Zechariah was a holy man, but the news that he was to become a father confused him. He was too old; so was ...
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18 December 2024
Wednesday of the Third Week of Advent We live in times that are especially unpredictable causing so many to worry about the future. Today’s ...
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17 December 2024
Tuesday of the Third Week of Advent Both readings in today’s Mass give excerpts from Jesus’ genealogy. They stress how to appreciate that he ...
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16 December 2024
Monday of the Third Week of Advent I can imagine the reactions of one who has just read the Mass readings for today. “The first reading is ...
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15 December 2024
Third Sunday of Advent In today’s Gospel the crowds asked John the Baptist, “What should we do?” to prepare for the coming of the Lord. It is a ...
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12 October 2024
Saturday of the Twenty-seventh Week in Ordinary Time Thanks to the woman in today ‘s Gospel, who called out blessing Jesus’ mother. Her action ...
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11 October 2024
Optional Memorial of Saint John XXIII, Pope Life is a struggle. We’re on the battlefield confronting evil twenty-four hours each day. True, ...
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10 October
Thursday of the Twenty-seventh Week in Ordinary Time Reflection on yesterday’s topic for contemplation might leave one with some exhaustion. ...
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