Fr. KrisJan 1, 20221 minThe Epiphany of the LordMt 2:1-12 Herod said to the Magi: “Go and search diligently for the child. When you have found him, bring me word, that I too may go and...
Fr. KrisDec 31, 20211 minSolemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of GodLk 2:16-21 Mary, Mother of God, “she kept all these things, reflecting on them in her heart.” Are you able to observe, to listen, and to...
Fr. KrisDec 30, 20211 minThe 7 day in the Octave of ChristmasJn 1:1-18 It is always very frustrating if you are certain that what you are saying is the truth, but others don’t believe you. You try...
Fr. KrisDec 29, 20211 minThe 6 day in the Octave of ChristmasLk 2:36-40 We are still celebrating Christmas. Today is only the 6th day in the Octave of Christmas, but this joyous season continues...
Fr. KrisDec 28, 20211 minThe 5 day in the Octave of ChristmasLk 2:22-35 Some time ago I received a phone call. It was a woman who asked me to come over to visit her elderly, homebound mom and bring...
Fr. KrisDec 27, 20211 minFeast of the Holy Innocents, martyrsMt 2:13-18 Probably the hardest thing to understand and accept is the death of a little child. It is heartbreaking because this is not...
Fr. KrisDec 26, 20211 minFeast of St. John, Apostle and EvangelistJn 20:1a and 2-8 In this life we need others and others need us. It would be just too difficult to face the challenges of this life...
Fr. KrisDec 25, 20211 minFeast of the Holy Family, Jesus, Mary and JosephLk 2:41-52 They had Him, then they lost Him; but luckily, they found Him again. Sound familiar? When I look at the Holy Family today --...