by Rafał Lar | 15 December 2019 | The homily
Twice a year, once during Lent and once during Advent, we wear these vestments and people routinely call them “pink.” Must to remind: it’s not pink! The color, in fact, is called “rose.” It’s a subtle difference, but it has a more subdued...
by Rafał Lar | 14 December 2019 | The homily
Today’s readings continue to suggest the importance of preparation. Matthew’s Gospel recalls John the Baptist who gave his life preaching the good news of Jesus and our need to repent of our sins and prepare ourselves to receive Jesus’ presence, love,...
by Rafał Lar | 12 December 2019 | The homily
Today is the Feast of our Lady of Guadalupe, Patroness of the Americas. The story of Juan Diego, a poor Aztec Indian, and the pregnant Mary requesting that a church be built on Tepeyac hill is today’s feast. The story of Mary asking Juan...
by Rafał Lar | 10 December 2019 | The homily
We are in the second week of Advent, that season of anticipation when we wait eagerly for the celebration of Jesus’ birth that occurred a couple thousand years ago. Although today’s reading of Isaiah is a beautiful reminder of God’s coming...
by Rafał Lar | 9 December 2019 | The homily
Today the Church celebrates the feast of the Immaculate Conception. This Church feast recognizes that Mary was conceived without the stain of original sin. Not being subject to original sin was determined to be part of the plan to bringing the...
