Fr. Christian Mathis | January 26, 2012
Be grateful in all things. Maxim #29 The Second Vatican Council declared that the source and summit of the Christian life is found in the celebration of the Eucharist. It is where we come to be both fed and sent. The word Eucharist is derived from the Greek word that means to give thanks. Christians [...]
Fr. Christian Mathis | January 9, 2012
Listen to Deacon Sean Smith as he encourages us to bring ourselves to the Eucharist as a living sacrifice to God. You can listen here.
Fr. Christian Mathis | January 1, 2012
On the seventh day of Christmas my true love gave to me, seven swans a-swimming. Christmas is often a time associated with giving and receiving gifts. Today’s reflection on The 12 Days of Christmas centers around God’s gift to us of the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit. The gifts of the Holy Spirit are [...]
Fr. Christian Mathis | December 16, 2011
Drop down dew from above, you heavens, and let the clouds rain down the Just One; let the earth be opened and bring forth a Savior. (Isaiah 45:8) Entrance Antiphon for the 4th Sunday of Advent It has been raining quite a bit here in East Tennessee this past week. Perhaps God is trying to [...]
Fr. Christian Mathis | December 10, 2011
What has passed our lips as food, O Lord, may we possess in purity of heart, that what has been given to us in time may be our healing for eternity. One of the privileges that comes with ordination is having the responsibility to speak the words of the liturgy for the people of God. [...]
Fr. Christian Mathis | November 27, 2011
So….how did it go on day one of the New Roman Missal in your parish? Were you five for five in responding “And with your spirit?” Do you feel “right and just”? My biggest mistake seems to have been calling down the Holy Spirit upon the gifts a wee bit early, but I am pretty [...]
Fr. Christian Mathis | October 18, 2011
How do we give ourselves fully to God? Listen to this week’s homily to find out. You can listen here.
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