Pastor's Pondering
Preaching Notes – 2nd Sunday A (18 January 2026)
The next day, John the Baptist saw Jesus coming toward him, and said, “Behold, the
January 18, 2026
Preaching Notes – Baptism of the Lord (11 January 2026)
“Jesus came from Galilee to John [the Baptist] at the Jordan to be baptized by
January 12, 2026
Preaching Notes – Feast of the Epiphany (3 January 2026)
The EPIPHANY celebrates God having chosen to show Himself to everyone. In the person of Jesus
January 3, 2026
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
Blessed New Year (1 January 2026)
Saint Irenaeus marvelously captures the essence of Christianity in this manner: The glory of God
December 31, 2025
Preaching Notes – Feast of the Holy Family (28 December 2025)
On the first Sunday after Christmas Day, we celebrate the Feast of the Holy Family
December 28, 2025
Preaching Notes – Christmas Day 2025
Why did God come and make Himself so little and poor for us? God chose
December 25, 2025
Priest Advent Day: On Hope (2 December 2025)
Yesterday the priests of the diocese gathered at the Basilica of Our Lady of Consolation
December 2, 2025
An Advent Prayer (1 December 2025)
O Sweet Jesus, You come to us with Your infinite love and grace. Please, do
November 30, 2025