Sermons from December 2020

In the gospel today, an angel appears to Mary to tell her she will become the mother of the Son of God.  This is the reason Mary is very important for us Catholic people; she is the mother of Jesus, our Savior. [To see the words of the gospel, click here.] Mary’s example is very important, because Mary is a person we can copy.  Jesus, Son of God and son of Mary, is both human and God, and different from…

In the gospel today, an angel appears to Mary to tell her she will become the mother of the Son of God.  This is the reason Mary is very important for us Catholic people; she is the mother of Jesus, our Savior. [To see the words of the gospel, click here.] Mary’s example is very important, because Mary is a person we can copy.  Jesus, Son of God and son of Mary, is both human and God, and different from…

It is very important for us to remember that God has a strong passionate desire to be with us, to be connected with us, to help us know that He is a kind father, caring for us, loving us no matter what is happening in our lives.  But how does God let us know?  If God Himself appeared, His brightness would overwhelm us.  So God sends people like us to tell us about God, His attitude,  His desire to be…

The first reading comes from a prophet named Isaiah. [To see the words of the reading, click here.] He says some beautiful words, “Comfort, give comfort to my people.” God is talking to his people saying that their suffering is ended; their sins are forgiven.  Why does God say that to his people? Let me give you some background.  An awful thing happened to God’s people.  The armies from Babylon came and beat the armies of Israel. They destroyed the…