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Joy. God is the one who leaps like a stag, a gazelle, so excited, so eager to…

Do we expect the unexpected? Do we expect to encounter God? Do we expect to…

God keeps promises. The readings from December 17 until the 23rd take a decided…

The cause of our joy - God is always with us. Jesus gives us grace. Jesus gives…

For 18 December 2023, December 18, based on Matthew 1:18-25

What if we don't feel like rejoicing? What do we do then?

What a powerful phrase at the end of today's gospel. Wisdom is vindicated by…

There was a period of time where there was a great concern about the self…

I have to say that this is my favorite apparition of the Blessed Virgin Mary,…

What did Isaiah talk about in the first reading today? The way. What does Jesus…

Getting Ready with John the Baptist: 12/10/23 Homily by Fr. Patrick Hyde, OP

Isaiah gives us the reason for our hope. Mark in his gospel reminds us of the…

Power of baptism. But what was the privilege? Why was this such an important…

For 9 December 2023, Saturday of the first week of Advent, based on Matthew 9…

Has anyone asked you that yet? They will. There might be a lot of things on our today list, but what is the most important thing we can do on it? To…

We have one story of passing on the faith, but in many ways, the reason for our…

Beginning with the Church Fathers, there's always been a sense that we have to…

For 7 December 2023, Memorial of Saint Ambrose, Bishop, Doctor, based on…

Beginning with the Church Fathers, there's always been a sense that we have to…

What is the consolation? The consolation is our relationship with God. And so…

Watching Well: 12/3/23 Homily by Fr. Patrick Hyde, OP

The word watch has at least, I think, three meanings. One can be watch as I do…

For 2 December 2023, Saturday of week 34 in Ordinary Time, based on Luke 21:34…

Advent is a season for waiting and expectations. How does our loving God help us?