In the Opening the Word for the feast of the Baptism of the Lord, Timothy P. O’Malley writes of the baptism of Jesus by John the Baptist. The righteousness of Jesus’ baptism is revealed in the manifestation that takes place as Jesus
In the Opening the Word for the feast of the Epiphany, Timothy P. O’Malley writes that the Wise Men represent the Gentiles coming from the ends of the world. Those who leave everything behind to encounter Jesus will find along the way
In the Opening the Word for the feast of the Holy Family, Timothy P. O’Malley writes that secular critics often presume that religious people embrace their doctrines as an escape from the misery of the present age. The feast of the Holy
In the Opening the Word for the Fourth Sunday of Advent on December 22, Tim O’Malley writes about Joseph: Jesus’s Joseph is a righteous dreamer. There’s a wisdom to the Church’s decision to give us this reading right before Christmas. The task
Be ready for Mass this weekend by reading the Opening the Word for the Third Sunday of Advent. Tim O’Malley writes that the arrival of the kingdom of God will not be bloodless. It will result in the death of John the
In the Opening the Word for the Second Sunday of Advent, Timothy O’Malley writes that the voice of John the Baptist still cries out to us. We hear it in the Scriptures, as we stand to listen to the voice of our
Both political and economic theories presume that planning is a good. A business should have a surplus of funds, saving up for a rainy day. A nation should regularly think through various scenarios related to conflict. One should be prepared for the
In the Opening the Word for the solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe, Timothy P. O’Malley addresses the upcoming election season. If we don’t vote for this candidate, then the world will fall apart. But, if we vote
In the Opening the Word for the 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Timothy P. O’Malley addresses the invitation of all to partake in the communion of love. Every human being will need to decide if they desire God as much as God
For this weekend's Mass readings, writer Timothy O’Malley addresses the resurrection from death for the 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time. The resurrection of the dead is about divine fidelity. The God who has been faithful will be faithful even unto death. Jesus