We hear the Beatitudes which begin Jesus's foundation teaching. Jesus would have preached this sermon many times, to great crowds on mountain, hillsides, plains, and even from the Sea of Galilee.
On Tuesday, January 31st, Bishop Edward Malesic invites the faithful of the diocese to join him at 7:00 PM for a virtual meeting. He, along with members of the Keeping the Faith steering committee, will present the strategic plan for our beloved Catholic elementary schools.
We celebrate Sunday of the Word of God this Third Sunday of Ordinary Time. Every year, this weekend becomes a renewal of our commitment to celebrate, study, and spread the Word of God throughout the year.
This Sunday we move back into Ordinary Time and listen to the renewed and deepened call of the Lord to Isaiah to be a light to the nations, pointing out God's way of salvation by his words and manner of life.
by Father Scott Goodfellow; photo from Catholic News Agency
Happy Feast of the Epiphany! This solemnity of the Church celebrates the manifestation of God's presence and glory to all the nations, symbolized by the appearance of the Magi from the East who have followed the star to the land of Israel to worship the newborn King.