The Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe
First reading: 2 Sm 5:1-3
Second reading: Col 1:12-20
Gospel: Lk 23:35-43
Sunday Scripture readings: Nov. 24, 2019
Minnesota high school prepares for beatification of one of its own
Brother Miller, who taught at then-Cretin High School in St. Paul from 1966-1971 and again from 1979-1980, was officially recognized by Pope Francis as a martyr last year, clearing the way for beatification.
Everyday Heroes: Priest who once dreamed of majors now an MLB chaplain
Burke Masters was a baseball player who waited years for his call up to the major leagues and it finally came he was wearing a different uniform.
Comedy writer, producer sees urgent need to help Catholic teens
Jeannie Gaffigan, a mother of five, comedy writer and wife of comedian Jim Gaffigan, said she has a charism and a vocation to work with post-confirmation teens because she has seen a gap where the church is not doing much for its young people once they have received the sacrament of confirmation.
Culinary prayer gives praise to God for abundant gifts during Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving stuffing made with food grown and raised locally — my grateful prayer to God for abundant gifts.
Deacon Greg Kandra: Advent matters
How can we make Advent matter?
Mike Nelson: Thanksgiving — Gratitude for God’s gifts in the face of trying times
Perhaps we need to study and reflect on the readings for Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 28: “I give thanks to my God always on your account for the grace of God bestowed on you in Christ Jesus” (1 Cor 1:4).
Maureen Pratt: Domestic peace at the holidays
Be grateful in Thanksgiving, full of wonder at Christmas and eager to start afresh in a New Year.