January 1, 2023 Glorify & Praise God

Posted by David Southworth on 12/27/22

PRAYER: “Hail Mary, full of Grace….”; this is not just a mindless saying…. It should be something we savor… and take into our hearts.  Mary consented to bring us fullness of LIFE!!

     As Paul wrote to the Galatians: We have received “adoption as sons (and daughters)” by God ... Read More »

December 25, 2022 Rouse our Hearts!

Posted by David Southworth on 12/27/22

PRAYER: Isaiah is our first reading at our 3 Christmas liturgies (Vigil Mass, during the Night, during the Day)… and He prophesies good news for us:  “For the Lord delights in you …” and “The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light;” and “See, the Lord ... Read More »

December 18, 2022 Let the Lord Enter

Posted by David Southworth on 12/12/22

PRAYER: This week’s readings are about the “awesomeness” of Jesus’ birth!

     Isaiah prophesied:  “Therefore the Lord himself will give you this sign:  the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and shall name him Emmanuel.”…. God directed human history…. Inserted His Son into our lives…. God had to ... Read More »

December 11, 2022 Be Strong, Fear Not!

Posted by David Southworth on 12/06/22

PRAYER: This 3rd Sunday of Advent is “Rejoice” Sunday.  We light the rose-colored Advent candle and the optional vestment colors of priests and deacons is rose (real men do wear pink!)  St Paul says to the Philippians:  “Rejoice in the Lord always; again I say, rejoice. Indeed, the Lord ... Read More »

December 4, 2022 Prepare the Way!!

Posted by David Southworth on 12/06/22

PRAYER: John the Baptist appears in our gospel reading from Matthew on this 2nd Sunday of Advent….. and John the Baptist says:  “… the one who is coming after me is mightier than I…. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire… “  John the Baptist picks ... Read More »