Feast of the Baptism of the Lord (Liturgical Year A &C)

Readings: Isaiah 42:1-4, 6-7 Psalm 29:1-4, 9-10 Acts 10:34-38 Matthew 3:13-17 Chants Scott Hahn with David Scott Jesus presents himself for John’s baptism in today’s Gospel, not because He is a sinner, but to fulfill the word of God proclaimed by His prophets. He must be baptized to reveal that He is theChrist (“anointed one”)—the Spirit-endowed Servant promised by Isaiah in today’s…

Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord

Readings: Isaiah 60:1-6 Psalm 72:-12,7-8, 10-13 Ephesians 3:2-3,5-6 Matthew 2:1-12 Chants Scott Hahn with David Scott An “epiphany” is an appearance. In today’s readings, with their rising stars, splendorous lights and mysteries revealed, the face of the child born on Christmas day appears. Herod, in today’s Gospel, asks the chief priests and scribes where the Messiah is to be born.…

Solemnity of Mary Mother of God

Readings Numbers 6:22-27 Psalm 67:2-3,5-6,8 Galatians 4:4-7 Luke 2:16-21 Chants The Mother of God of Passion, Andreas Ritzos, 1490 Children of God From before all ages, God had destined her for this decisive role in salvation history. She was to be the woman who in the fullness of time would bear God's only Son, as Paul tells us in today's…

Feast of the Holy Family (Liturgical Year A)

Readings: Sirach 3:2-6,12-14 Psalm 128:1-2, 3, 4-5 Colossians 3:12-21  Matthew 2:13-15, 19-23 Chants Scott Hahn with David Scott Underlying the wisdom offered in today’s Liturgy is the mystery of the family in God’s divine plan. The Lord has set father in honor over his children and mother in authority over her sons, we hear in today’s First Reading. As we…

Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord

Readings Isaiah 52:7–10 Psalms 98:1–6  Hebrews 1:1–6 John 1:1–5, 9–14 Chants Cowper Madonna, Raphael 1505 New Song The Church’s liturgy rings in Christmas with a joyful noise. We hear today of uplifted voices, trumpets and horns, and melodies of praise. In the First Reading, Isaiah fortells Israel’s liberation from captivity and exile in Babylon. He envisions a triumphant homecoming to…