Dear brothers and sisters, The word anxiety comes from a Latin word angustia whose roots suggest being caught in a narrow passage. If we find ourselves caught in a tight [...]
Dear sisters and brothers, Today’s Scripture readings are quite political. In today’s First Reading (Is 45:1, 4-6) Cyrus of Persia, a non-Israelite ruler is portrayed as God’s chosen instrument for [...]
Dear Parishioners, Our First Reading, like that of last week, features a classic expression of messianic hope from the prophet Isaiah (11:1–10). Read more…