Is 42: 1-4, 6-7; Ps 28(29); Acts 10:34-38; Mt 3:13-17 Universal Messiah Dear friends, today is the Feast of the Baptism of our Lord, which is theologically known as Theophany—the manifestation of God to humanity. With this feast, we conclude the Christmastide and begin the short interlude of Ordinary Time before we enter the Lenten … Continue reading Sunday readings in brief: The Baptism of the Lord

Is 60:1-6; Ps (71)72; Eph 3:2-3.5-6; Mt 2:1-12 The Manifestation of the Lord Dear Friends, Today is the feast of the Epiphany of the Lord. This is celebrated on January 6th, but due to its importance, in many dioceses, it is celebrated on the closest Sunday to January 6th so that as many people as … Continue reading Sunday Readings in Brief: The Epiphany of the Lord