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Hear about my first full years in Washington DC.  

Fr. James Marchionda, OP breaks open the word for this Sunday's readings, reminding us that we, like John the Baptist, must decrease so that Christ, living in us, can increase.

Today is the Memorial Feast of St. Francis Xavier, SJ.
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Actions speak louder than words. It is not enough simply to say the name of God…

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Henry David Thoreau, the great American naturalist, poet and…

For 3 December 2020, Memorial of Saint Francis Xavier, Priest, based on Matthew…

Today's reading from Isaiah describes the wonderful intention of God for us. It…

Christ's voice broke through the noise and distraction which surrounded by Simon Peter and Andrew. What about us? Do we respond with…

For 1 December 2020, Tuesday of the first week of Advent, based on Luke 10:23-24

Br. Greg Dunn, O.P., preaches on 1 Cor 1:3-9 fr the First Sunday of Advent.  
Br. Greg places the Word of God at the core of our Advent…

Sin is the problem. Watching for Jesus who saves is the solution. And so Advent…

Although not much heralded in the news media, the now-annual Christmas nativity scene was erected…

Watching for Jesus While Waiting for a Vaccine: November 29, 2020 Homily by Fr. Patrick Hyde, OP

For 30 November 2020, Feast of Saint Andrew, Apostle, based on Romans 10:9-18

Br. Hoang Nguyen, OP preaches on Isaiah 63:16B-17, 19B; 64:2-7 for the First Sunday of Advent. Why does God allow our hearts to remain…

For 29 November 2020, First Sunday of Advent, based on Mark 13:33-37

My first full year in Washington DC - a year of many changes - great highs and lows.  

Can you be grateful for your suffering? A spiritual director I had in the…

For 27 November 2020, Friday of week 34 in Ordinary Time, based on Luke 21:29-33

Fr. Andrew Carl Wisdom, OP breaks open the readings for the First Sunday of Advent, challenging us to exercise our faith, like we exercise our muscles.

Generations of the family gathered around the bed as I prepared to administer…

The readings are certainly dramatic these days. We are coming to the end of the…

Are you a very important person? Increasingly I think each of us answers that…