Category: Deacon Mike’s Weekly Reflection

  John the Baptist saw Jesus coming toward him and said, “Behold the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world.” Emmanuel, Messiah, Savior and Prince of Peace were some of the titles of Jesus that we Read More …

After Jesus was baptized, he came up from the water and behold, the heavens were opened for him and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and coming upon him. In celebrating the Baptism of the Lord Read More …

And behold, the star that they had seen at its rising preceded them… Nations shall walk by your light, and kings by your shining radiance. The Epiphany of the Lord is a celebration of Isaiah’s prophecy. Jesus is the Savior Read More …

Joseph rose and took the child and his mother by night and departed for Egypt. Each of our readings today invites us to reflect on the family and family life. Our first reading from the Book of Sirach focuses on Read More …

The Lord spoke to Ahaz, saying: Ask for a sign from the Lord, your God; let it be deep as the netherworld, or high as the sky! King Ahaz of Jerusalem was in a crisis. He did not have the Read More …

One of the common sights of the Christmas season is the poinsettia plant with its red leaves. However, perhaps you did not know that the leaves are not red when the plant grows, but green. The green leaves will not Read More …

The First Sunday of Advent focused on the Second Coming of Jesus Christ. Today, the Second Sunday of Advent, the focus shifts. We read about the coming of the Messiah in today’s first reading from the Book of the Prophet Read More …

Today we begin the liturgical season of Advent. Once again, we face the challenge of spiritually preparing for the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ, as we also decorate, prepare food for family celebrations, do our gift shopping, send Read More …