Rev. Joseph Keating Immaculate Conception Homily Brethren, today we celebrate the Immaculate Conception of Mary, the Mother of God and Mother of the Church. And in so doing, we celebrate the dawn of grace. We have just heard the gospel account of the Annunciation, the moment when the archangel Gabriel announced to Mary that she […]
Historically, the Roman Church used to celebrate two other important events on this day: the circumcision and naming of Jesus. In respect for this traditional celebration that spanned almost 400 years, I’d like to take a look at the importance of these two events. First, we have the circumcision of Jesus. According to the Jewish […]
I can imagine the conversations some of you will have (had) at work tomorrow/today. “Why do you have to go to Church on a Thursday/Friday?” “It’s a Holy Day of Obligation.” “What’s that mean?” “We have to go to Mass because it’s a special holiday in the Church.” “What holiday?” “The Immaculate Conception.” “What is […]
I was just in Denver last Tuesday for my classmate’s ordination to the priesthood. While the ordination was in the evening, I arrived early to the Cathedral to pray. The sun was still up, and I looked up to see some of the most unique and beautiful stained glass windows. In one transept was Pius […]