Second Sunday of Advent — A Message from St. Jerome
after Albert Robida (engraving), 1873
Translation of the Holy Gospel According to Matthew (11:2-10)
At that time, when John had heard in prison the works of Christ, sending two of his disciples, he said to Him: Art thou He that art to come, or look we for another? And Jesus, […]
First Sunday of Advent — Sermon by Fr. Ermatinger
Translation of the Epistle for the First Sunday of Advent (Rom 13:11-14)
Fra Angelico, 1435-40
Brethren, knowing the time, that it is now the hour for us to rise from sleep; for now our salvation is nearer than when we believed. […]
First Sunday of Advent — A Message from St. Pope John Paul II
(Digital Remaster)
Translation of the Gospel According to St. Luke (21:25-33)
At that time Jesus said to His disciples: There shall be signs in the sun, and in the moon, and in the stars; and upon the earth distress of nations, by reason of the confusion of the roaring of the […]
24th and Last Sunday After Pentecost — Sermon by Fr. Ermatinger
Translation of the Epistle for the 24th and Last Sunday After Pentecost (Col 1:9-14)
Brethren: We have been praying for you unceasingly, asking that you may be filled with knowledge […]
Last Sunday After Pentecost — A Message From St. Paul VI
Rembrant, ca. 1657
Translation From the Holy Gospel According to Matthew (24:15-35)
At that time, Jesus said to His disciples: When you shall see the abomination of desolation which was spoken of by Daniel the prophet, standing in the holy place (he that reads, let him understand:) then they […]
Twenty-third Sunday after Pentecost – Sermon by Fr. Ermatinger
Translation of the Epistle for the Twenty-Third Sunday After Pentecost (Phl 3:17-21; 4:1-3)
Brethren: Be imitators of me, and mark those who walk after the pattern you have in us. For many walk, of whom I have told you often […]
Twenty-third Sunday after Pentecost – A Message From St. Augustine
Translation From the Holy Gospel According to Matthew (9:18-26)
At that time, as Jesus was speaking to the multitudes, behold a certain ruler came up, and adored Him, saying: Lord, my daughter is even now dead; but come lay Thy hand […]
Feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica — An Early Syrian Christian Poem
Translation of the Holy Gospel According to St. Luke (19:1-10)
At that time, Jesus entering in, walked through Jericho. And behold there was a man named Zachæus, who was the chief of the publicans, and he was rich; and he sought to see Jesus Who He was, and he […]
Twenty-First Sunday After Pentecost — Sermon by Fr. Ermatinger
Translation of the Epistle for the 21st Sunday After Pentecost (Eph 6:10-17)
Brethren: Be strengthened in the Lord and in the might of His power. Put on the armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the […]
TWENTY-FIRST SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST — A Message from St. John Paul II
Dirck Volckertsz. Coornhert, cir. 1554-1612
Translation of the Holy Gospel According to St. Matthew (18:23-35)
At that time, Jesus spoke to His disciples this parable: The kingdom of heaven is likened to a king, who would take an account of his servants. And when he had begun to take the […]