Monthly Archives: December 2011

The Deeper Meaning of Christmas

Posted on December 24, 2011 by bobdraz

Homilist: Dr. Marcellino D’Ambrosio Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord (Christmas), December 25, 2011 In the days of Caesar Augustus, an era of peace finally dawns on the civilized world after centuries of strife. But this peace results from … Continue reading →

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Consubstantial With the Father

Posted on December 18, 2011 by bobdraz

  Homilist: Fr. Michael Phillippino The Fourth Sunday of Advent, December 18, 2011 “Consubstantial with the Father.” I hear people stumbling over it sometimes at Mass as we recite the creed. “What does it mean, Father?” some have asked me. … Continue reading →

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Gaudete Sunday – Advent and John the Baptist?

Posted on December 10, 2011 by bobdraz

Homilist: Dr. Marcellino D’Ambrosio The Third Sunday of Advent,December 11, 2011 On the third Sunday of Advent, the penitential purple of the season changes to rose and we celebrate “Gaudete” or “Rejoice!” Sunday. “Shout for joy, daughter of Sion” says … Continue reading →

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Someone is Coming to Town

Posted on December 3, 2011 by bobdraz

Homilist: Dr. Marcellino D’Ambrosio The Second Sunday of Advent,December 4, 2011 Advent is a time of joyful anticipation. For someone even bigger than Santa Claus is coming to town. The human race has been waiting a long time for his … Continue reading →

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