January 2025 archive of Reflections
Fr. Jo's Reflection for the Second Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C, January 19, 2025
Posted by John Wolf on 1/17/25
Despite the recent warning by the Surgeon General about alcoholic beverages, I won’t hide the fact that I occasionally like to have a glass of red wine after dinner, and Bailey’s Irish Cream for my coffee. In fact, Santa delivered a giant bottle of Baileys during the Christmas. That ... Read More »
Fr. Jo's Reflection for the Baptism of the Lord, Year C, January 12, 2025
Posted by John Wolf on 1/10/25
While many Americans brought down their Christmas trees and decorations the day after Christmas, intentional Catholics know that Christmas season only began on Christmas day and concludes today with the feast of the Baptism of the Lord. Christmas, like Easter, is celebrated with an octave—eight consecutive days that liturgically ... Read More »
Fr. Jo's Reflection for the Epiphany of the Lord, Year C, January 5, 2025
Posted by John Wolf on 1/03/25
On the wall of my father’s living room hangs a large framed picture with these words: “Christ is the Head of this House, the Unseen Guest at Every Meal, and the Silent Listener to Every Conversation.” My father reminded us as kids that Jesus hears every word we utter, ... Read More »