Fr. Christian Mathis | December 28, 2011
Today is the feast of the Holy Innocents. On this day we remember the children murdered by Herod in an attempt to hold on to power at any cost. Msgr. Charles Pope has written a thought provoking article on the meaning of the Holy Innocents for our time. He writes, When God prepared a great [...]
Fr. Christian Mathis | January 2, 2011
Even though the feast of Epiphany traditionally falls on January 6, its celebration has recently in many parts of the Catholic Church been transferred to the Sunday nearest to that date, which is why in our diocese we are celebrating it today. I know what you’re thinking, “Isn’t January 9 closer than January 2?” and [...]
Fr. Christian Mathis | December 28, 2010
As a child I recall seeing this picture of the massacre of the Holy Innocents while scanning the pages of our family Bible. I clearly remember the shock of seeing babies killed in such a brutal fashion and the revulsion I felt knowing how inhumane the scene was that I had happened upon. Every time [...]
Fr. Christian Mathis | December 28, 2009
Herod perceiving that he was deluded by the wise men, was exceeding angry; and sending killed all the male children that were in Bethlehem, and in all the borders thereof, from two years old and under, according to the time which he had diligently inquired of the wise men. Then was fulfilled that which was spoken by Jeremiah the prophet, saying: A voice [...]
Fr. Christian Mathis | December 22, 2009
O King of the nations, and their desire, the cornerstone making both one: Come and save the human race, which you fashioned from clay. We begin and end each liturgical year with our focus on Christ the King. The appearance of the Magi with their gifts are reminders to us that even as a baby, [...]
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