Category Archives: Liturgical Calendar

Homily on the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord

Today is the feast of the baptism of the Lord. And we recall how Jesus, at the very start of His ministry, submitted Himself to John the Baptist. It can be a little disconcerting at times, to have celebrated the … Continue reading

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Feast of Saint Basil the Great

Today is the feast of St. Basil the Great. Perhaps his greatest contribution to the Catholic Church was his work in defense of orthodoxy against Arianism – the heresy that said Jesus was not divine, that He did not share … Continue reading

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He is risen!

He is risen indeed! May you have a wonderful & blessed Easter – Jacob

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Chrism Mass

Wednesday of last week, in lieu of celebrating on Holy Thursday, our diocese celebrated the Chrism Mass. As a seminarian on internship, I am asked to serve at all of the diocesan liturgies that I can. This was especially exciting … Continue reading

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