Posts by frcliffordhomilies

Isaiah 60:1-6, Ephesians 3:2-3a, 5-6, Matthew 2:1-12 A Brief History of the Feast The Feast of the Epiphany originated in the Eastern Church in the third century, where it initially…

REVEAL CHRIST TO THE WORLD BY YOUR LIFE (Isaiah 60:1-6, Psalm 72, Ephesians 3:2-3,5-6, Matt 2:1-12) The word Epiphany is from the Greek word epiphaneia, which implies “appearance”. The feast originated, and is still recognized in the…

On this last Sunday of the year, the Church invites us to pause and reflect on the Feast of the Holy Family, Jesus, Mary, and Joseph. As we stand at…

St. Joseph and the Obedience That Welcomes God St. Joseph stands quietly at the center of today’s celebration, yet his silent presence speaks powerfully. In Matthew’s Gospel, Joseph teaches us…