Feast of Christ the King – A Message from Pope Benedict XVI
Translation From the Holy Gospel According to John At that time: Pilate said to Jesus: Art thou the King of the Jews? Jesus answered: Sayest thou this thing of thyself, or have others told it thee of Me? Pilate answered: Am I a Jew? Thy own nation, and the chief priests, have delivered thee up to me: what hast thou done? Jesus answered: My kingdom is not of this world. If My kingdom were of [...]
Twenty-Second Sunday After Pentecost — Sermon by Fr. Ermatinger
The Tribute Money,James Tissot, 1886-94 Translation of the Epistle for the 22nd Sunday After Pentecost Brethren, I am convinced in the Lord Jesus, that he, who has begun a good work in you, will bring it to perfection until the day of Christ Jesus; and I have the right so to feel about you all because I have you in my heart, all of you alike in my chains, and in the defense and confirmation [...]
Twenty-Second Sunday After Pentecost — A Message From Pope Benedict XVI
The Tribute Money,attrib. Jacob Adriaensz Backer, early 17th c. Translation of the Gospel of St. Matthew At that time, the Pharisees went and consulted among themselves, how to ensnare Jesus in His speech. And they sent to Him their disciples, with the Herodians, saying: Master, we know that Thou art a true speaker, and teach the way of God in truth, neither care Thou for any man, for Thou dost not regard the person of [...]
Twenty-First Sunday After Pentecost — Sermon by Fr. Ermatinger
Christ the Word of God Icon(after Hebrews 4:12), Modern Translation of the Epistle for the 21st Sunday After Pentecost Brethren, be strengthened in the Lord, and in the might of His power. Put you on the armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the deceits of the devil. For our wrestling is not against flesh and blood, but against principalities and powers, against the rulers of the world of this darkness, [...]
Twenty-First Sunday After Pentecost — A Message From St. Pope John Paul II
Parable of the Unforgiving Servant,Claude Vignon, 1629 Translation of the Gospel According to Matthew At that time, Jesus spoke to His disciples this parable: The kingdom of heaven is likened to a king, who would take an account of his servants. And when he had begun to take the account, one was brought to him that owed him ten thousand talents: and as he had not wherewith to pay it, his lord commanded that he [...]
Twentieth Sunday After Pentecost — Homily by Fr. Ermatinger
Jesus Performs Miracles at Capernaum,William Brassey Hole, 1913 Translation of the Epistle for the 20th Sunday After Pentecost Brethren: Keep careful watch over your conduct. Do not act like fools, but like wise men make the most of every opportunity, for these are evil days. Therefore do not be thoughtless; but know how to discern the will of the Lord. Do not get drunk on wine, for that leads to debauchery. But be filled with [...]