Archive for November 2021

Sunday, November 21st 2021 | By Rev. Michael P. Hanifin On this last Sunday of Ordinary Time for the liturgical year, we end the Cycle B readings that focused on the Gospel according to Saint Mark, and we move to the Cycle C readings which will focus on the Gospel according to Saint Luke. This…

Sunday, November 28th 2021 | By Rev. Michael P. Hanifin Welcome to Advent, the season to prepare with awe and wonder for the Feast of the Incarnation of Jesus — born to us as Savior and Brother. It is a season to prepare for His return at the end of time. It is also a…

Sunday, November 14th 2021 | By Rev. Michael P. Hanifin The Liturgical Year is quickly coming to a close. Next weekend is the celebration of the Feast of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe (November 21st) and the final Sunday before the beginning of Advent. Today’s readings are in stark contrast to the…

Sunday, November 7th 2021 | By Rev. Michael P. Hanifin This weekend’s First Reading from the First Book of Kings, as well as the Gospel passage from Saint Mark, give an account of the actions of two seemingly poor and helpless widows who show themselves to be faith-filled and generous regarding their limited resources. They…