Although the Liturgical Year begins with Advent, January 10, 2023 marks the first day in Ordinary Time, This means that the Church moves into Year A; Sunday readings will now come from the Gospel of Matthew. The Church rotates between Matthew in Year A, Gospel of Mark...

The infancy narrative in Matthew's gospel has a different tone from that of the Gospel of Luke; it has many Jewish overtones to it. The visit from the wise men is a good reminder that Jesus came to save all people. In Luke's gospel we read about the humble shepherds...

Although not included in this station, Anna also proclaimed the greatness of Jesus as the messiah. Both proclamations come from people recognizing the messiah in an infant. We are reminded the Jesus will come to us in many forms, and we are called to recognize him and...