Lamb of God

Behold the Lamb of God

Bottom line: If we have in our hearts anything like the Jewish people – or the peoples of America – we would thrill to hear John’s exclamation: Behold the Lamb of God.

At the beginning of Advent we received a beautiful gift: the new English translation of the Roman Missal. Many of my priest friends – especially the younger ones – have commented on how much they appreciate this new translation.

One of the parts I particularly like is the invitation to Communion. The priest holds up the Host and says, “Behold the Lamb of God…” We hear these same words in today’s Gospel. John the Baptist sees Jesus and exclaims to Andrew, “Behold the Lamb of God.” Continue reading »

A New Missal and a New Look at the Works of Mercy

On this last Sunday of the liturgical year, we say goodbye to the old missal and prepare to receive the new translation. We also take a new look at the corporal works of mercy: we carry them out in union with Jesus and his Church through which we receive salvation.

Today is the Feast of Christ the King – the final Sunday of our liturgical year. The Feast has a particular significance this year because this is the last Sunday we will be using the old translation of the Missal. At the end of the Mass I will bless our new Roman Missals.* Continue reading »