Homilies and Lectio Divina

(January 19, 2025)  Points for Reflection • In the Gospel of Matthew (18:1-5.10), Jesus tells his disciples: “Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?” Then he took a child and said – “unless you turn and become like children, you will not enter into the kingdom of heaven.” • With that, the Lord…

Gospel Bullet Points (Luke 3:15-16. 21-22) FIRST – to declare who He is – God’s own Son. After the baptism of Jesus, the Holy Spirit descends upon Him like a dove. Then a voice from heaven announces who Jesus is: “This is my Son …. My favor rests on Him.” SECOND – his baptism declares…

Gospel Bullet Points (Matthew 2:1-12)

Gospel Bullet Points (Luke2:41-52)

Gospel Bullet Points: Gospel: Luke 1: 39-45 (Mary visits Elizabeth)

Gospel Bullet Points (Luke 3:10-18)

Gospel Bullet Points (Luke 3:1-6)

Gospel Bullet Points (Luke 21:2-28, 34-36) Advent in a Nutshell • Central to the celebration of Advent is the need for a vital space for God in our hearts. Advent as a preparation for Christ’s coming is nothing more and nothing less than a self-emptying patterned upon the self-emptying of Christ himself. (Jesus “emptied himself,…

Gospel Bullet Points (John 18:33-37)

Gospel Bullet Points (Mark 13:24-32)  (First Reading: Daniel 12:1-3;/ Second Reading: Heb. 10:11-14, 18)