Ad Jesum per Mariam

Preparing for the Coming Messiah in Advent: The Fulfillment of the Law and the Prophets Today’s Gospel reveals that Elijah has already come in the person of John the Baptist, . . . . . . though he ...

20 Dec 20257min

The Sign Humanity Could Not Ask For Today’s Homily unpacks the Gospel’s declaration . . . . . . that Christ’s birth fulfills ancient prophecy, urging believers to move beyond a narrow, sentimental ...

20 Dec 202519min

When the Storm Comes: The Revealing of the Heart Today’s Advent readings warn against proud self-sufficiency and complacency . . . . . . believing life is secure without ongoing conversion. The Pro...

14 Dec 202524min

Let it be Done For You According to Your Faith: Seeing Through the Light of Christ Today’s Homily draws on the day’s readings . . . Isaiah’s prophecy, . . . . . . the psalm “The Lord is my light an...

12 Dec 202527min

Into the Inner Desert: Rediscovering Our Relationship with God During Advent Today’s Gospel reading centers on John the Baptist’s call to repent and be fruitful. John preaches in the desert . . . a...

10 Dec 202513min

Show Us Your Face, O Lord Today’s Gospel and Homily reflect on Christ’s compassion and mission during Advent. Jesus travels through villages teaching, proclaiming the Kingdom, and healing every dis...

10 Dec 202525min

Reading the Signs of the Kingdom Today's Gospel passage uses the fig tree’s budding branches . . . . . . as a sign that summer is near, just as unfolding events reveal the nearness of God’s Kingdo...

6 Dec 20257min

The Road to Mount Zion: Walking Toward God’s Peace The Gospel recounts Jesus’ warning that the coming of the Son of Man will be sudden, . . . . . . just as the flood came unexpectedly in the days o...

2 Dec 202514min