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 “A light to reveal you to the nations, and the glory of your people Israel.”  (Luke 2:32) Today Joseph and Mary bring Jesus to the temple to present him to the Lord, and Simeon takes him in his arms and blesses the … Continue reading →

After the death and resurrection of Jesus, the conversion of Saint Paul was probably the most important event in the Church’s history. The preaching of the Gospel to the Gentiles, the evangelization of the Roman Empire, and the writing of the majority of … Continue reading →

God our Creator, we give thanks to you, who alone have the power to impart the breath of life as you form each of us in our mother’s womb; grant, we pray, that we, whom you have made stewards of … Continue reading →

The Fathers of the Church often compared the Church to the moon — all of her light is simply a reflection of the light of Christ himself. People often object to the need for the Church - why not simply go to … Continue reading →

When I lived in Rome as a student-priest during the years 2002-2005, I was privileged on many occasions to serve at the altar and distribute Holy Communion at the public Masses of Blessed John Paul II. During those final years of his … Continue reading →