Colossians 3:12–16

On the 30th Sunday after Pentecost, Fr. Robert reflects on the epistle reading from Colossians 3:12-16, offering a meditation on how the Church can truly embody the living body of Christ rather than functioning as an institution driven by power. He delves into the profound significance of baptism, reminding us: "It teaches us that each of us who enters the baptismal waters dies to that old life…being revitalized, being made new here and now."

Fr. Robert emphasizes that this ongoing renewal is a genuine witness to "Christ's death and resurrection for the life of the world and its salvation." He calls the Church to acquire the mind of Christ, embracing attributes of meekness, humility, compassion and patience so it can be a credible presence and witness to the Gospel here and now. 

Join us next Sunday as we participate in the baptism of a young catechumen and pray for him as he puts on Christ.

Afterfeast of the Theophany of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ

On the 29th Sunday after Pentecost, the afterfeast of Theophany, Fr. Robert examines the central principle of Christ’s ministry—repentance—that He initiated following His baptism in the river Jordan. He expounds on how the transformative power of repentance enables the Church “to encounter and respond to the social and cosmic issues of our time.”