Pastor's Pondering

Preaching Notes – Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God (1 January 2026)

“And Mary kept all these things, reflecting on them in her heart.” (Luke 2:19)

January 1, 2026

Saint Irenaeus marvelously captures the essence of Christianity in this manner: The glory of God

December 31, 2025

On the first Sunday after Christmas Day, we celebrate the Feast of the Holy Family

December 28, 2025

Why did God come and make Himself so little and poor for us? God chose

December 25, 2025

Yesterday the priests of the diocese gathered at the Basilica of Our Lady of Consolation

December 2, 2025

O Sweet Jesus, You come to us with Your infinite love and grace. Please, do

November 30, 2025

Advent marks the astonishing intersection of memory and hope. We seek to remember what God

November 29, 2025

Throughout the whole of Luke’s Gospel, we witness Jesus seeking to rescue all those who

November 23, 2025

The Feasts of All Saints (November 1) and All Souls (November 2) open a portal

November 22, 2025