Author: Phrogge

There is little doubt the feast we celebrate and the settings in which we celebrate it are very different. We recall the “First Christmas” in nice dulcet tones and pastel…

This evening people of varied and no religious tradition, for many different reasons, will celebrate something that happened a long time ago in a place that for many of us…

Today’s Gospel Story is what we call the Annunciation. A messenger of God tells Mary she is chosen for a special mission, to be the mother of the Messiah. God…

Four weeks ago I had another heart attack, which was quite an experience. People have been asking me how I feel, which I really appreciate. I’m still trying to figure…

Today’s first reading says, “The spirit of the Lord God is upon me, because the Lord has anointed me; he has sent me to bring glad tidings to the poor…

In today’s Gospel Story (Mk 1:1-8) we hear the familiar words, ”Prepare the way of the Lord, make straight his paths”. The majority report understands them to refer to the…

In Sunday’s Gospel Story (Mk 1:1-8) we hear,”Prepare the way of the Lord, make straight his paths”, and “I am sending my messengers ahead of you”. Who are the messengers…

Part 2, on a more personal level.  Today’s Gospel Story (Mk 13:33-37) is about a master who goes away, and tells the servants to be alert so his return doesn't…

In today’s Gospel Story (Mk 13:33-37) Jesus talks about a master who is away, and tells the servants to be alert lest his return catch them by surprise. As with…

In today’s Gospel Story for the Feast of Christ the King (Mt 25:31-46) Jesus says what we did or did not do to the least of our brothers and sisters…