Monthly Archives: September 2008

Notes for Trinity 20 – Matthew 22:1-14

God the Father made a marriage for God the Son when He joined Him to human nature in the womb of the Virgin. But because a marriage union is made between two persons, far be it from us to think … Continue reading

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Trinity 19 – Matthew 9:1-8

In the Name of the Father and of the + Son and of the Holy Spirit When was the last time you woke up and had every ailment disappear overnight? I’m talking about more than a headache or upset stomach. … Continue reading

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Notes on Trinity 19

The paralytic hears the words of pardon, and says nothing. Neither does he offer thanks in return. For he longed more for the cure of his body than of his soul. He grieved over the temporal afflictions of his enfeebled … Continue reading

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Trinity 18 – Matthew 22:34-46

The Adult Confirmation of Anna Michelle Landrie In the Name of the Father and of the + Son and of the Holy Spirit Blessed Martin Luther once said, let any one who knows well how to distinguish the Law from … Continue reading

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Notes on St. Matthew, Apostle and Evangelist

(From the Catena Aurea) CHRYS., HOM., XXX: Having wrought this miracle, Christ would not abide in the same place, lest He should rouse the envy of the Jews. Let us also do thus, not obstinately opposing those who lay in … Continue reading

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