Year: 2016

Pope Francis The biblical readings which we just heard presented us with the image of two families on pilgrimage to the house of God. Elkanah and Hannah bring their son Samuel to the Temple of Shiloh and consecrate him to…

Rev José Mario O Mandía “Mary, wake up!” “Huh? What? Do you know what time it is?” “I know. But we have to get out of here.” “What did you say?” “We have to get out of here. Herod wants…

Fausto Gomez OP As I begin to reflect on prayer, the words of St. John Vianney come to mind: “If you pray and love, that is where your happiness is.” Prayer is an essential element in the life of every…

Pope Francis Tonight “a great light” shines forth (Is 9:1); the light of Jesus’ birth shines all about us. How true and timely are the words of the prophet Isaiah which we have just heard: “You have brought abundant joy…

Christmas is the season of joy and perpetual hope! All over the world, Christmas celebrations reflect local culture and traditions. The festivities can be startlingly different from country to country, focusing on different aspects of the nativity story. But whether…

Roberto Ceolin Was Jesus Christ really born on the so-called Christmas Day? Probably not! So, why do we celebrate every year the birth of Christ on the 25th December? The obvious answer would be that what actually matters is to…