Consider him (Jesus) who endured such hostility against himself from sinners, so that you may not grow weary or lose heart. (Hebrews 12:3)
Homily
The Star of Bethlehem - Sunday, January 4, 2026
When Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea, in the days of King Herod, behold, magi from the east arrived in Jerusalem, saying, “Where is the newborn king of the Jews? Matthew 2:1–3
Behold Him with Wonder and Awe - Saturday, January 3, 2026
John the Baptist saw Jesus coming toward him and said, “Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world. He is the one of whom I said, ‘A man is coming after me who ranks ahead of me because he existed before me.’ John 1:29–31
Humility Prepares the Way - Friday, January 2, 2026
“I baptize with water; but there is one among you whom you do not recognize, the one who is coming after me, whose sandal strap I am not worthy to untie.” This happened in Bethany across the Jordan, where John was baptizing. John 1:26–28
The Overflowing Heart of the Mother of God - Thursday, January 1, 2026
The shepherds went in haste to Bethlehem and found Mary and Joseph, and the infant lying in the manger. When they saw this, they made known the message that had been told them about this child. Luke 2:16–19