The gospel for Dec. 5th is Matt 9:27-31 I think this especially appropriate for Advent when Jesus is asking
Read More+(Intro) Today we have the memorial of St Francis Xavier who was early on appointed by St Ignatius Loyola to
Read MoreAs a new Advent begins, my brothers, we once again hear this timely alert from Jesus in the gospel of
Read MoreAdvent is truly an encounter not merely a waiting for someone. Today is the time of salvation not tomorrow or
Read More+(Intro) Today we have the memorial of the Virgin/Martyr Catherine of Alexandria. She is patroness of the parish Church in
Read More+(Intro) This morning we are praying for vocations to the religious and priestly life. The greatest incentive for those being
Read More+WORSHIPING GOD IN SPIRIT AND TRUTH 15th Nov. 2025 Dear Brothers and Sister, today we remember the Dedication of this
Read More+(Intro) In our first reading this morning from the Book of Wisdom we will hear of how we are being
Read MoreLecture for the Lay Cistercians gathered in Avila, June 2025 “Synodality: How to live it concretely in the midst of
Read MoreOpening: Brothers and sisters, The Rule of St. Benedict for Monasteries was written in the year 530. Today we honor
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