Joy
The song begins, “This is the day”…… and reminds us to be glad. Psalm 95 tells us the same thing we are to be joyful. We are to be thankful for our blessings. This message is shared in the secular world through the suggestion of keeping [...]
January 2024
Would you go?
Sunday's gospel reading (Mark 1:14-20) tells us that Jesus invited Simon and Andrew as well as James and John, the sons of Zebedee, to follow him. Unlike the story as told in Luke 5:1-11, Mark’s version says nothing to indicate the men knew anything about Jesus. [...]
December 2023
Resolutions, Goals, Intentions for 2024
New Year’s Resolutions, Goals, Intentions, whatever we may call them, the writer of Colossians 3:12-17 gives us some suggestions. In this passage we are reminded that we should be compassionate, humble. gentle, patient, peaceful, thankful, and forgiving. These might well become our intentions for 2024. Will [...]
Christmas Message 2023
Catholic Apostolic Church of Antioch Dear Church of Antioch clergy and friends, Today we celebrate the birth of Jesus of Nazareth, revered among Christians as the Prince of Peace. For over two thousand years, followers of Christ have extolled his teachings as an antidote to [...]
And to all….
Merry Christmas!
Advent – 4
Within the gospel reading for this morning, Luke 1:26-38, there are three little but so significant words said to Mary: “Be not afraid.” In other readings, we hear these words again. In a dream, an angel says them to Joseph and if we read or listen [...]
Advent – 3
The 3rd Sunday of Advent is Gaudete Sunday. It is a time when we light the pink candle, should we have an Advent wreath, signifying a time of joy. This is a perfect Sunday to read and recite the Magnificat (Luke 1:46-55)!
Advent – 2
We have arrived at the 2nd Sunday of Advent. The question posed last week asked what we need to do to make this new church year a truly spiritual experience. Advent is a time to reflect not only on our own spiritual needs, but those of [...]
Advent -1
Last Sunday was the first Sunday of Advent, a season that can be difficult for us. We are surrounded by bright lights, Christmas trees, decorations, Santas, and a loud hustle and bustle. And yet, Advent is the season of quiet, reflection and even darkness. Advent is [...]
September 2023
Hidden Blessings
The gospel reading on Sunday was Matthew 20:1-6, the parable of the men who worked in the vineyard. Some worked all day, others did not, but all received the same wages. Those who worked longer grumbled, as might we. Another reading was Isaiah 55:6-9, in which [...]