Category: Liturgy

A Chasm Was Fixed Between Them

In the Gospel for the 26th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Cycle C, Jesus tells the story of the Rich Man and Lazarus (Lk 16:19-31). This post offers reflections and insights into the Sunday Gospel.   Find it here. Did you like…

“Spirit & Song: By Request”

Spirit & Song: By Request is an eclectic compilation of some of the best-known and most popular contemporary Christian songs of the past few years. Featuring rock, pop and reggae tracks, ballads and innovative remakes of worship standards, By Request…

“Misa del Mundo” by Jesse Manibusan

Misa del Mundo — Spanish for “Mass of the world” — is Jesse’s gift to the multicultural church. Contemporary and international in style, this innovative Mass setting serves to unify the many ethnic communities that make up the universal church.…

Las Posadas: Food, Fiesta and Community

Celebration of Las Posadas is a Mexican Catholic Advent tradition that marks the beginning of the Christmas season. Taking place from the 16th-24th of December every year, Las Posadas is a nine day community celebration in preparation for the birthday…

Opening and Being Opened

Reflections on St. Mark's telling of the healing of the deaf mute (Mark 7:31-37) in the light of the anniversary week of 9/11 from Fr. Ron Shirley in Aptos, CA. Fr. Ron's homily, "Be Opened," is reprinted here with permission.…