Jim Van Vurst, OFM

Feast of the Baptism of the Lord January 9, 2023Daily Reading from the USCCB: Matthew 3:13-17 Today we have Matthew’s account of the baptism of

Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph December 30, 2022Daily Reading from the USCCB: Matthew 2:13-15, 19-23 This remembrance of the Holy

Feast of Saint Stephen December 26, 2022Daily Reading from the USCCB: Matthew 10:17-22 Saint Stephen is the first public martyr of the fledgling Christian Church.

Monday of the Fourth Week of Advent December 19, 2022Daily Reading from the USCCB: Luke 1:5-25 Today’s Gospel recounts the promise to Zechariah and his

Friday of the Third Week of Advent December 16, 2022Daily Reading from the USCCB: John 5:33-36 There were many prophets like John the Baptist who

Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe December 12, 2022Daily Reading from the USCCB: Luke 1:26-38 The angel’s words to Mary, “Do not be afraid,” are