December 2021 archive of Reflections
Fr. Jo's Reflection for The Holy Family Yr C, December 26, 2021
Posted by John Wolf on 12/24/21
Merry Christmas to all you beloved parishioners and friends! The love of God made manifest in Christ shines anew in the life of believers as we rejoice in this unique event of God becoming one of us. It’s an encounter beyond imagining. The All-powerful God could have chosen a ... Read More »
Fr. Jo's Reflection for the Fourth Sunday of Advent Yr C, December 19th, 2021
Posted by John Wolf on 12/17/21
On this Fourth Sunday of Advent and the last Sunday before Christmas, the Church focuses attention on a young pregnant woman about to deliver a baby. Her name appears in different forms today as Mary, Maria, Miriam, Marian or Mariah; a name that has been translated and used in ... Read More »
Fr. Jo's Reflection for the Third Sunday of Advent Yr C, December 12th, 2021
Posted by John Wolf on 12/10/21
Happy “Gaudete Sunday,” everyone! Some would wonder what sort of greeting that is! I send you this greeting on this Rose Sunday or Gaudete Sunday or Rejoice Sunday. Gaudete is the Latin word for rejoice and it underscores the tune of today’s liturgy. You must have observed the change ... Read More »
Fr. Jo's Reflection for the Second Sunday of Advent Yr C, December 5th, 2021
Posted by John Wolf on 12/03/21
President Eisenhower will live long in the hearts and minds of Americans. The young may not know much about him but it doesn’t take much effort to understand his contribution to our nation building. When you drive on any Interstate of four-lane or more highway across the country, remember ... Read More »