Province of St. Albert the Great, USA

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Know Before You Go is a ministry of the provincial office to help people prepare to hear the readings and preaching of the approaching Sunday's Mass. You can sign up and receive an email each morning with the latest Word of Hope.

Baptism of the Lord

Jan 7, 2022 by Fr. Andrew Carl Wisdom, OP

Fr. Andrew Carl Wisdom, OP muses on how John the Baptist hands over his mission to Jesus at his baptism, and how that informs how we should negotiate the transitions in our own lives.
Epiphany

Dec 31, 2021 by Fr. Samuel Hakeem, OP

Fr. Samuel Hakeem, OP uses the example of the magi coming from the East to discuss the inherent connection between faith and reason.
Feast of the Holy Family

Dec 20, 2021 by Fr. Scott Steinkerchner, OP

Fr. Scott Steinkerchner, OP sorts through the optional readings for the Feast of the Holy Family, pondering how the different options shift its meaning.
Fourth Sunday of Advent

Dec 15, 2021 by Fr. James Marchionda, OP

Fr. James Marchionda, OP breaks open the readings for the Fourth Sunday of Advent, reminding us that when God asks the impossible of us, we must turn to others for help.
Third Sunday of Advent

Dec 7, 2021 by Fr. Andrew Carl Wisdom, OP

Fr. Andrew Carl Wisdom, OP breaks open the readings for Gaudéte Sunday, assuring us that our savior is coming, but will he find us waiting and welcoming?
Second Sunday of Advent

Nov 29, 2021 by Fr. Brendan Curran, OP

Fr. Brendan Curran, OP breaks open the readings for the Second Sunday of Advent, exhorting us to open our hearts to those who are exiled, even ourselves.
First Sunday of Advent

Nov 22, 2021 by Fr. Don Goergen, OP

Fr. Donald Goergen, OP breaks open the readings for the First Sunday of Advent, telling us to take courage, fear not, and ready ourselves for a new beginning, because God is with us.
The Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe

Nov 17, 2021 by Fr. James Marchionda, OP

Fr. James Marchionda, OP breaks open the readings for this Solemnity, reminding us of how Christ's Kingdom is different from the kingdoms of Earth, calling us to a new way of living to be a part of this new kingdom.
Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time

Nov 10, 2021 by Fr. Scott Steinkerchner, OP

Fr. Scott Steinkerchner, OP breaks open the readings for the Thirty-Third Sunday of Ordinary Time, looking at the relevance of apocalyptic literature in our day.
Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

Nov 4, 2021 by Fr. Brian Walker, OP

Fr. Brian Walker, OP breaks open the readings for the Thirty-Second Sunday of Ordinary Time with a look at the importance of giving from the heart.
Thirty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time

Oct 28, 2021 by Fr. Samuel Hakeem, OP

Fr. Samuel Hakeem, OP breaks open the two greatest commandments, asking us to consider how much we love God, our neighbor, and ourselves.
Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Oct 19, 2021 by Fr. James Marchionda, OP

Fr. James Marchionda OP breaks open the Sunday readings, reminding us that the God of Restoration needs us to hear the cry of the poor.
Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Oct 12, 2021 by Fr. Don Goergen, OP
Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Oct 7, 2021 by Fr. Scott Steinkerchner, OP
Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time

Sep 30, 2021 by Fr. Brian Walker, OP

Fr. Brian Walker, OP breaks open the word of God for the Twenty-Seventh Sunday of Ordinary Time, reminding us to stick to our commitments when the road gets rough.
Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Sep 22, 2021 by Fr. Andrew Carl Wisdom, OP

Fr. Andrew Carl Wisdom, OP, breaks open the world for the Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time, reminding us to revive our servant hearts.
Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Sep 15, 2021 by Fr. Samuel Hakeem, OP

Fr. Samuel Hakeem, OP, Vocation Director for the Province, opens up the readings for the Twenty-Fifth Sunday of Ordinary time, musing on what it means to be the greatest.
Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Sep 8, 2021 by Fr. James Marchionda, OP

Fr. James Marchionda, OP breaks open the readings for the Twenty-Fourth Sunday of Ordinary time, musing on we might better walk with God.
Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time

Aug 30, 2021 by Fr. Don Goergen, OP

Fr. Donald Goergen, OP opens up the Gospel reading for the Twenty-Third Sunday of Ordinary Time, challenging us to consider if we are trustworthy.
Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

Aug 27, 2021 by Fr. Scott Steinkerchner, OP

Fr. Scott Steinkerchner, OP opens up the readings for the Twenty-Second Sunday of Ordinary Time, investigating what it means to authentically follow God's law.
Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time

Aug 18, 2021 by Fr. Brian Walker, OP

Fr. Brian Walker, OP breaks open the Word for the Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time, asking us to consider to whom we go when our faith is tested?
Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Aug 11, 2021 by Fr. James Marchionda, OP

Fr. James Marchionda, OP breaks open the readings of the day, challenging us to be more like Mary, the Mother of God, who trusted God.
Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Aug 5, 2021 by Fr. Andrew Carl Wisdom, OP

Fr. Andrew Carl Wisdom, OP breaks open the Word for the Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, reminding us that God always feeds us when we need it most.
Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Jul 28, 2021 by Fr. Don Goergen, OP

Fr. Don Goergen, OP breaks open the readings for the Eighteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time, pointing out the many and surprising ways God reaches out to us.

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