Holy Days

The Prayer of Saint John Paul II “For to us a child is born, to us a son is given” (Is 9:5). The words of the Prophet Isaiah, proclaimed in the First Reading, contain the truth of Christmas, which together we re-live this night. A Child is born. In appearance,…

Cup of Salvation: Scott Hahn on the 29th Sunday The sons of Zebedee hardly know what they’re asking in today’s Gospel. They are thinking in terms of how the Gentiles rule, of royal privileges and honors. But the road to Christ’s kingdom is by way of His Cross. To share…

Our True Home: Scott Hahn on the Feast of the Holy Family Why did Jesus choose to become a baby born of a mother and father and to spend all but His last years living in an ordinary human family? In part, to reveal God’s plan to make all people…

The Word became flesh... And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.” (John 1:14). In this blessed season of Christmas (which begins, not ends, on Christmas day), we celebrate…

One Who is Coming: Scott Hahn on the 3rd Sunday of Advent The mysterious figure of John the Baptist, introduced in last week’s readings, comes into sharper focus today. Who he is, we see in today’s Gospel, is best understood by who he isn’t. He is not Elijah returned from…

Majestic Voice: Scott Hahn Reflects on the Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord High on the holy mountain in today’s Gospel, the true identity of Jesus is fully revealed in His transfiguration. Standing between Moses and the prophet Elijah, Jesus is the bridge that joins the Law of Moses…

How God Loves: Scott Hahn on Trinity Sunday We often begin Mass with the prayer from today’s Epistle: “The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with all of you.” We praise the God who has revealed Himself…