Posted by Eric Yow on 12/31/23
The following should be made clear:
1. "To bless" originally means in the Scriptures, to praise God. This is the reason that in the formularies for blessings found in the Book of Blessings, there is always an "anamnesis" - a recollection or remembrance of some mercy, favor, or great ... Read More »
Posted by Eric Yow on 12/24/23
This week we light the fourth candle of our Advent Wreath, which represents peace. Growing up, there was a song that we would always sing on New Year’s that really brings light to this message of peace. It is called, “Let there be peace on Earth,” and it speaks ... Read More »
Posted by Eric Yow on 12/17/23
Gaudate! Let us rejoice! This third Sunday of Advent is all about the promises that are to be fulfilled by God in the days and years to come. The word Gaudate means to rejoice, and so we should as we pass into the latter parts of the Advent season.
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Posted by Eric Yow on 12/03/23
First Sunday of Advent Finally it has come! Happy New Year! As Catholics, the first Sunday of Advent, is the beginning of our liturgical year, and therefore today is our “New Year’s day!” The Season of Advent, has always been one of my favorites. Known as a light form ... Read More »
Posted by Eric Yow on 11/26/23
Today, the Church celebrates the Kingship of Jesus Christ. He is not only the Savior of the Universe, but also the King of the Universe! As the long awaited for Messiah, Christ is also the one true king that the Jewish people longed to follow. As we see from ... Read More »
Posted by Eric Yow on 11/19/23
In today’s Gospel, we have the parable of the talents. The master gives to his servants different numbers of talents, and expects them to use them and multiply them, just as God blesses us in our lives and expects us to magnify His blessings. The first two doubled the ... Read More »
Posted by Eric Yow on 11/13/23
“Stay awake, for you know neither the day nor the hour.” So many times, in life we are caught unaware by things around us. We are focused on what is right in front of us, and it is as if we are wearing blinders to the things around us ... Read More »
Posted by Eric Yow on 11/04/23
“Whoever exalts himself will be humbled; but whoever humbles himself will be exalted.” This line from our Gospel today is one to keep in mind when interacting with others. As I mentioned last weekend, it is easy for us to compare ourselves to those around us and to pit ... Read More »
Posted by Eric Yow on 10/29/23
What does it mean for us to Love the Lord, our God with all of our heart, soul, and strength and love our neighbor as ourselves? This line from our Gospel this weekend is the crux of the message of Christ! It is the lens with which we, as ... Read More »
Posted by Eric Yow on 10/22/23
“Render unto Caesar, what is Caesar’s and render unto God what is God’s.” This line from our Gospel this weekend is well quoted in society, but what is it that Jesus is attempting to tell us by it? How many times do we forget to consider the love of ... Read More »
