Father David's Reflection for the Baptism of the Lord
FEAST OF THE BAPTISM OF THE LORD “Daughters and sons in the Son” —filii in Filio Appreciating Christ’s Baptism as Revelation, ours as...
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Father David M. Knight
- Jan 11, 2020
Father David's Reflection for the Saturday between Epiphany and the Baptism of the Lord
The Responsorial Psalm assures us, “The Lord takes delight in his people” (Psalm 149). That includes us. 1 John 5: 14-21 keeps insisting...
Father David M. Knight
- Jan 10, 2020
Father David's Reflection for the Friday between Epiphany and the Baptism of the Lord
The Responsorial Psalm sings, “Praise the Lord, Jerusalem” (Psalm 147). 1 John 5: 5-13 tells us why: it is because we have the life of...
Father David M. Knight
- Jan 9, 2020
Father David's Reflection for the Thursday between Epiphany and the Baptism of the Lord
The Responsorial Psalm persists with the Epiphany theme, “Lord, every nation on earth will adore you.” 1 John 4:19 to 5:4 concludes from...
Father David M. Knight
- Jan 8, 2020
Father David's Reflection for the Wednesday between Epiphany and the Baptism of the Lord
The Responsorial Psalm tells us, “Lord, every nation on earth will adore you” (Psalm 72). This is a promise that supports hope and...
Father David M. Knight
- Jan 7, 2020
Father David's Reflection for the Tuesday between Epiphany and the Baptism of the Lord
The Responsorial Psalm foretells, “Lord, every nation on earth will adore you” (Psalm 72). Picture it. Adoration is a total, all-unifying...
Father David M. Knight
- Jan 6, 2020
Father David's Reflection for the Monday between Epiphany and the Baptism of the Lord
The Responsorial Psalm promises the Messiah: “I will give you all nations for an inheritance” (Psalm 2). The truth of Christ can...
Father David M. Knight
- Jan 5, 2020
Father David's Reflection for the Feast of the Epiphany
The Feast of the Epiphany Jesus is the Guiding Star Appreciating and Accepting Jesus as Light leading the world into his glory Inventory...
Father David M. Knight
- Jan 4, 2020
Father David's Reflection for the Eleventh Day of Christmas
The Responsorial Psalm assures us, “All the ends of the earth have seen the saving power of God” (Psalm 98). 1 John 3: 7-10 tells us...
Father David M. Knight
- Jan 3, 2020
Father David's Reflection for the Tenth Day of Christmas
The Responsorial Psalm calls us to recognize the mystery of our identity: “All the ends of the earth have seen the saving power of God”...
Father David M. Knight
- Jan 2, 2020
Father David's Reflection for the Ninth Day of Christmas
The Responsorial Psalm is proclamation of the Incarnation of God in Jesus: “All the ends of the earth have seen the saving power of God”...
Father David M. Knight
- Jan 1, 2020
Father David's Reflection for The Feast of Mary, Mother of God
Inventory How do you feel about the start of the New Year? Does the celebration of Mary as Mother of God help you to orient yourself as...
Father David M. Knight
- Dec 31, 2019
Father David's Reflection for the Seventh Day of Christmas
The Responsorial Psalm still invites us, “Let the heavens be glad and the earth rejoice” (Psalm 96). 1 John 2: 18-21 gives us an...
Father David M. Knight
- Dec 30, 2019
Father David's Reflection for the Sixth Day of Christmas
The Responsorial Psalm invites us again, “Let the heavens be glad and the earth rejoice” (Psalm 96). 1 John 2: 2-17 tells us why:...
Father David M. Knight
- Dec 29, 2019
Father David's Reflection for Holy Family Sunday
HOLY FAMILY SUNDAY (The first Sunday after Christmas) Appreciating and Accepting Jesus as: “Emmanuel – God-with-us” who interacts with us...
Father David M. Knight
- Dec 28, 2019
Father David's Reflection for the Feast of the Holy Innocents
The Holy Innocents The Responsorial Psalm speaks of God’s power and will to save us: “Our soul has been rescued like a bird from the...
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- Dec 27, 2019
Father David's Reflection for the Feast of Saint John
The Responsorial Psalm gives us the key, not only to the readings, but to Christian life: “Rejoice in the Lord, you just” (Psalm 97). 1...
Father David M. Knight
- Dec 26, 2019
Father David's Reflection for the Feast of Saint Stephen (first martyr)
The Responsorial Psalm is the Christian response to death: “Into your hands, O Lord, I entrust my spirit” (Psalm 31). Acts 6:8 to 7:59...
Father David M. Knight
- Dec 25, 2019
Father David's Reflection for Christmas Morning
CHRISTMAS MORNING (Mass During the Day) The Responsorial Psalm proclaims: “All the ends of the earth have seen the saving power of God”...
Father David M. Knight
- Dec 25, 2019
Father David's Reflection for Christmas Midnight Mass
CHRISTMAS MIDNIGHT MASS The Good News of Jesus the Savior Inventory “Gospel” means “Good News.” Have you experienced Christianity as good...