by Rafał Lar | 30 December 2019 | The homily
Today, Luke tells us of Anna whose orientation toward the worship of God is the necessity of her life, her fresh air. Anna, quite clearly, has heeded that the world and its temptation are passing away. During this Octave of Christmas, let us take our cue from Anna....
by Rafał Lar | 28 December 2019 | Uncategorized
Many say there is no pain worse than the loss of a child. I can’t imagine what the people of Bethlehem experienced during this time. As I reflect on today’ gospel my mind wanders to innocent children who are in danger...
by Rafał Lar | 27 December 2019 | The homily
John starts his gospel (Chapter 1) with the words “In the beginning.” His first letter also begins with similar words today – “What was from the beginning.” And the reading today from Chapter 20 is similar in tone, in that the holy women (where were the...
by Rafał Lar | 26 December 2019 | Calendar
Forgiveness is not emotion – I know that. Forgiveness is an act of the will. The will can work, even if the heart is cold. “Jesus, help me!” I prayed quietly, “I can lift my hard. I can do that much. You supply the...
by Rafał Lar | 25 December 2019 | The homily
Here is a story. In a small village there was a tradition – if somebody finds anything that belongs to another, the person must go to the village square and loudly shout ten times: I have found this thing. If no one...
