The name of Jesus was selected by God even before Our Lord’s conception. Consider then the great reverence we should have for the Holy Name and the many reparations we should make for the misuse of this name on the tongues of men.

The virtue of generosity makes life beautiful. It is highlighted in particular during the Octave of Christmas, which is a time to both receive a great grace from God and to give unto others for their benefit. But to be truly generous, we must both be mindful of the needs of others and give more than what is expected of us in a spirit of joyfulness.

Every year, Holy Mother Church invites us to reflect on the mystery of the Incarnation. It is a time to acknowledge the great love God has for us while appreciating the extent to which He goes to ensure our salvation.

The feast of Christmas is one that everyone loves for it is a celebration of God’s love for us. Through the Incarnation, God became man without losing His divinity. He gave Himself to us out of pure love and for our salvation. It is a great mystery–one that we are called to reflect upon and celebrate during this time of the liturgical year.

During the time leading to the Nativity, we are invited through the liturgy to spend time with Our Lady and consider why she makes the tumultuous journey to Bethlehem to give birth to Our Savior. She does this to fulfill the promise that God gave to His people.

The season of Advent can be related to almost every aspect of our spiritual life. From Advent springs forth our spiritual journey with Christ, from the moment of His birth to His salvific death on Calvary. Moreover, the season of Advent relates in a special way to the priestly vocation and the development of seminarians into ordained clerics of Christ.

Joy is the echo of God’s life in us. Through the Incarnation, God wishes to give His life to humanity and His life is one of joy. And this joy is a supernatural joy, a spiritual joy, and it orients us ever toward Our Lord and our eternal destiny with Him.

The Nativity, which is one of the most important feasts of the year, offers an opportunity for Catholics to reflect on Our Lord’s mercy. As Scripture, particularly the Old Testament attests, God is willing to forgive even the gravest sins of those who seek His mercy. We may find ourselves turning away from God frequently,…

The Feast of the Immaculate Conception is followed immediately by the commemoration of Our Lady of Guadalupe’s first apparition to St. Juan Diego nearly 500 years ago. This event and the spread of Catholicism in what is today Mexico reminds us of the power of the Faith to overcome the darkness of idolatry and the barbarism of religious practices that disregard the sanctity of life while resisting God’s desire for mankind’s salvation.

Why did God not give those angels who rebelled against Him a second chance yet He came and died in agony to save us from our multitude of sins? This sermon explores four reasons for Our Lord’s decision, with special emphasis on God’s unique compassion for mankind.