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Traveling by the Light of Virtue

On this 32nd Sunday of Ordinary Time Jesus teaches us through the parable of the ten virgins. As Tony Crescio explains, through this imagery, Jesus is teaching us the importance of keeping our lives lit with His Divine Life as we make our way through this life in the valley of the shadow of death. In this, Jesus is calling us to participatory imitating in His Life, Who alone is the True Light which shines in the darkness.

Mass Readings

Reading 1: Wisdom 6:12-16

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 63:2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8

Reading 2: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Gospel: Matthew 25:1-13

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Transforming the World as Salt and Light

In today’s Gospel for the Fifth Sunday of Ordinary Time, Our Lord calls us to be the salt and light of the world. As Tony Crescio explains, when we attend to these images carefully, it becomes clear that today Jesus calls us to participate in His work of transforming the world into the Kingdom of God by drawing it closer to the life of God.

Mass Readings:

First Reading: Isaiah 58:7-10

Psalm: Psalm 112:4-5, 6-7, 8-9

Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 2:1-5

Gospel: Matthew 5:13-16

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December 21: O Radiant Dawn

O Radiant Dawn, splendor of eternal light, sun of justice: come, shine on those who dwell in darkness and the shadow of death (Christian Prayer, 130).

In this reflection, Tony Crescio explores the meaning of the “O” Antiphon for December 21st, O Radiant Dawn. As Tony explains, this antiphon announces the Light that will shine in the darkness to dispel the shadows of sin and death, and transfigure us into bearers of that same light.