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The readings for this first Sunday of Advent focus, not on the historical coming of Jesus at Bethlehem, but rather at his eschatological coming at th…
19 years, 1 month ago
Pilate and Jesus
In the confrontation between Pilate and Jesus we see, according to Benedict XVI, a clash of two visions of politics. Pilate, who cynically dismisses …
19 years, 1 month ago
Christ the High Priest
For the past several weeks, we have been reading from the extraordinary letter to the Hebrews, the principal theme of which is the priesthood of Jesu…
19 years, 2 months ago
The Chief of the Nations
Our first reading for Mass this week contains the most sacred prayer in the Jewish tradition, the "Sh'ma." In the Gospel, when asked which commandmen…
19 years, 2 months ago
The Voice of Ambition
James and John want to sit at Jesus' right and left when the Lord comes into his glory. What they don't realize is that his glory is the moment of hi…
19 years, 2 months ago
I Asked for Wisdom and Prudence
If an angel of the Lord stood before you and invited you to pray for one thing, what would it be? The book of Wisdom suggests today that you should p…
19 years, 3 months ago
The Two Become One Flesh
Our readings for this week are all about marriage. In the Catholic understanding, a married couple do not so much receive a sacrament as they become …
19 years, 3 months ago
Cut It Off or Cut It Out
Jesus certainly manages to get our attention in this week's Gospel. Don't literalize his language, but feel its power. Are you willing to eliminate c…
19 years, 3 months ago
The Warfare Within; The Warfare Without
We have been reading for the past several weeks from the letter of James, which is a treasure-trove of practical wisdom. James tells us this week tha…
19 years, 3 months ago
The True Davidic Messiah
Another homily from Fr. Robert Barron and Word on Fire Catholic Ministries.
19 years, 4 months ago