This is one of my favorite gospel readings, for in it I find a Hero who is worthy of being called such…a hero who cries out: LORD HELP ME In the Gospel this morning we see a TRANFORMATION of God Grace’s from being of the Jews only; to the Gentiles: as Jesus gives to us…

Sunday after Ascension 2019 I have borrowed from a sermon from St. Leo the Great, written around 1,500 years ago  (http://www.newadvent.org/fathers/360374.htm); and yet, it is still applicable to Christians today. (St. Leo the Great, also known as Pope Saint Leo I, was the first pope to be given the title “the Great.”He became a Deacon…

In the fourth Sunday of Advent, as last week, we have John the Baptist brought forth in the Gospel reading. It is very obvious that the preaching of John the Baptist concerning the imminent judgement of God upon His People and the world, and the establishment of The Kingdom, was causing great excitement and stirring…

I just love this reading today; although, for many it leaves them scratching their heads – John the Baptist who knew Jesus from the womb, now does not know him? Some would say that John by this action is showing our human trait of doubt and confusion, thus many rationalize that “well, if John had…