The Beatitudes in today’s Gospel teach us that we all can find favor with God. It is great to know that we are all called “blessed” in God’s sight.  No matter what our current circumstances may be, Jesus affirms God’s dream for us all- you are Blessed.

Today’s Scriptures presents Jesus, as the Word of God, who brings light into the world for those who walk in darkness. The Word of God offers hope to all nations and peoples who believe in the power of God’s word.  

In today’s Gospel, John the Baptist calls Jesus the “Lamb of God” and the “Son of God.” He is making it clear that Jesus’ mission is to proclaim salvation to all the nations.

The Feast of Epiphany and the celebration of the Baptism of the Lord ends the Christmas season. Epiphany is the manifestation of the Lord to all the nations.

January 1, 2023 is the 61st anniversary of the death of twenty Spiritan confreres – nineteen Belgians and one Dutch – who were killed in Kongolo in the present-day Democratic Republic of Congo. 

On this first day of the Year, the scriptures remind us that we are blessed.

This Sunday we celebrate the news that a Savior is born among us. Christmas is celebrated each time we prepare a place for Christ to be born again in our lives. Have a made room for Jesus in our lives. 

The lighting of the fourth Candle of our Advent Wreath signifies our entry into the final week of the Advent Season.

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We have reached the 3rd Sunday of Advent which is also called “Rejoice or “Gaudete” Sunday.” As we light the rose-colored candle on the advent wreath, we focus on Jesus’ coming as a reason to rejoice. 

In today’s Gospel, John the Baptist cries out that we prepare the way for Christ to be born again among us. 

Since its inception, SOMA has been responding and will continue responding to several of the Laudato Si’ goals, namely: Response to the Cry of the Earth, Response to the Cry of the Poor, and Ecological Economics.

In addition to our 150th Anniversary, the Spiritans of the United States Province wish to celebrate Holy Ghost Prep on its 125th Anniversary this year.

The marginalized populations served by the Spiritan presence today in the Archdiocese of Baltimore are multifaceted.

One of several events celebrating the 150th anniversary of the Spiritans in the United States was a 663-mile pilgrimage in November through western Louisiana.

The season of Advent has arrived. If there was ever a perfect time to reflect on hope, expectations, and our readiness to receive our Savior once more in our lives, this is the time.

On November 20, 2022, St. Mark the Evangelist in Harlem, NY recognized the 150th Anniversary of the U.S. Province of the Spiritans with Mass and a celebration.

This  Sunday is the last Sunday in Ordinary Time. Next Sunday we begin the liturgical season of Advent. Before entering Advent, the Church invites us to recognize Jesus as Christ the King of the Universe. 

In Sunday’s Gospel, Jesus who is our hope reminds us that no matter our difficulties, God is present with us all.

The Scriptures for this Sunday invite us to trust in the promise of Christ who is the resurrection itself. We must make our souls ready to be alive with God forever.