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For 10 December 2020, Thursday of the second week of Advent, based on Matthew…

The inevitable synchronicity of the gospel accounts of Matthew, Mark, Luke…

Immaculate Conception homily 2020 by Fr. Patrick Hyde, OP

Today is the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception.
For the daily readings, see the USCCB.

This is the darkest part of the year, at least in the northern hemisphere, but the darkness is not…

Hear about my first full years in Washington DC.  

Today is the Memorial Feast of St. Francis Xavier, SJ.
For the daily readings, see the USCCB.

For the daily readings, see the USCCB. 

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

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

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…

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.  

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

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

Br. Peter Lewitzke, O.P. preaches on 1 Corinthians 15: 20-26, 28 for the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe.  
Br…

The liturgical year draws to a sad end this Sunday with the Solemn Feast of Christ the King of the…

To Live in the Kingdom Turn from Sin & Serve the Poor: November 22, 2020 Homily by Fr. Patrick Hyde…