Category: Deacon Mike’s Weekly Reflection

Today’s gospel of the Wedding Feast at Cana is the third Sunday in a row where Jesus reveals Himself. Two weeks ago, Jesus reveals Himself to all the nations of the world, as represented by the three magi. Last Sunday, Read More …

The people were filled with expectation, and all were asking in their hearts whether John might be the Christ. The people regarded John as a prophet, who boldly preached about repentance and challenged them to prove with their actions that Read More …

They prostrated themselves and did him homage. Then they opened their treasures and offered him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. What is the Epiphany of the Lord all about? We know that the Magi followed a miraculous star that Read More …

Thinking that he was in the caravan, they journeyed for a day and looked for him among their relatives and acquaintances, but not finding him, they returned to Jerusalem to look for him. Lk2:45,46 Today we celebrate the Feast of Read More …

I am baptizing you with water, but one mightier than I is coming. I am not worthy to loosen the thongs of his sandals. Last Sunday, we heard John the Baptist announcing the importance and urgency of turning away from Read More …

The word of God came to John the son of Zechariah in the desert. Our gospel begins with a list of the political and religious leaders of Jesus’s day. The Word of God did not come to these powerful leaders. Read More …

How do you respond to the question of what are we supposed to be doing during the season of Advent? I imagine that most of us would respond that we are getting ready for the birth of Jesus. Perhaps some Read More …