HEARING IMPAIRED? LISTEN TO INTERNAL TRANSMISSION OF THE CATHEDRAL SOUND SYSTEM ON 88.1 FM Introduction to the Liturgy – Immanuel – “God with Us”– As Advent draws to a close, the church presents three passages of scripture with bear on Jesus’ birth. The Immanuel text from Isaiah has a long...
HEARING IMPAIRED? LISTEN TO INTERNAL TRANSMISSION OF THE CATHEDRAL SOUND SYSTEM ON 88.1 FM Introduction to the Liturgy – The Messiah as Healer – Jesus was not the type to messiah that was expected. The puzzled emissaries of the Baptist in today’s gospel pose the question of his identity. His...
HEARING IMPAIRED? LISTEN TO INTERNAL TRANSMISSION OF THE CATHEDRAL SOUND SYSTEM ON 88.1 FM Introduction to the Liturgy – The Era of Justice and Peace – The reading from Isaiah is drawn from that section of the book known as the book of Immanuel wherein the future messianic king is...
HEARING IMPAIRED? LISTEN TO INTERNAL TRANSMISSION OF THE CATHEDRAL SOUND SYSTEM ON 88.1 FM Introduction to the Liturgy – Watchfulness – The First Sunday of Advent marks the beginning of another liturgical year. Advent affords us the opportunity to reflect on the longing and hope that preceded Christ’s birth, just...
HEARING IMPAIRED? LISTEN TO INTERNAL TRANSMISSION OF THE CATHEDRAL SOUND SYSTEM ON 88.1 FM Introduction to the Liturgy – King from the Cross – The account of David’s anointing, in today’s first reading, speaks of his closeness to the people and his future role as a shepard-king. In Luke’s gospel,...
HEARING IMPAIRED? LISTEN TO INTERNAL TRANSMISSION OF THE CATHEDRAL SOUND SYSTEM ON 88.1 FM Introduction to the Liturgy – An Industrious Spirit – Two interesting but contrasting figures appear in today’s readings. Proverbs’ wife and mother, with all of her domestic duties, finds time to develop her personal skills and...
HEARING IMPAIRED? LISTEN TO INTERNAL TRANSMISSION OF THE CATHEDRAL SOUND SYSTEM ON 88.1 FM Introduction to the Liturgy – Wise and Vigilant – Wisdom is different than knowledge. Wisdom orders what is known toward a determined end. In the Bible, that end is God alone. In today’s first reading, personified...
Introduction to the Liturgy – To Seek and To Save – The reading from wisdom today teaches that everything that comes from the hand of God is good. What is true of creation in general is especially true of God’s human children. In forgiving sim God is aware of those...
Introduction to the Liturgy – The Cry of the Poor – The poor in Israel were a special group. Having no providers, they were totally dependent on Yahweh and therefore deserving of special care on the part of the community. Gradually this socio-economic condition was transformed into a spiritual posture. ...
Introduction to the Liturgy – Perseverance in Prayer – To continue steadfastly in prayer is a test of faith. Moses’ upraised hands assured Yahweh’s protection but required uninterrupted supplication. The widow in today’s gospel persisted in her request until the annoyed judge acceded. The second letter to Timothy sees the...
