Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint Gregory of Nyssa’s On the Christian Mode of Living pondering today’s Gospel proclamation, Luke 6:20-26.

Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint Cyril of Jerusalem’s Catechesis 14 pondering today’s Second Reading proclamation, 1 Corinthians 15.

Today’s blog article (https://patrolo.gy/veb) offers a reflection on the Hebrew word qadosh, to ponder in the context of God’s call of Isaiah to the prophetic ministry.

Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint Cyril of Jerusalem’s Catechesis 15 pondering today’s First Reading proclamation, Malachi 3:1-4.

Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Origen’s Homily 32 on the Gospel of Luke pondering today’s Gospel proclamation, Luke 1:1-4; 4:14-21.

Additional reflections on the “Prologue” of the Gospel according to Saint Luke can be found at my blog.

In addition, Pope Francis has designated the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time as «Word of God Sunday.» His letter instituting this observance is available on the Vatican’s website.

Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint Augustine’s Tractate 9 pondering today’s Gospel proclamation, John 2:1-11.

Additional reflections on Isaiah and “vindication” based on today’s First Reading can be found at my blog.

Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Origen’s Homily 27 pondering today’s Gospel proclamation, Luke 3:15-16, 21-22.

Additional reflections on Isaiah and “gospel” based on today’s First Reading can be found at my blog.

Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint Peter Chrysologus’ Homily 156: Epiphany and the Magi, grounded in today’s Gospel proclamation, Matthew 2:1-12.

Additional reflections on Epiphany, specifically on the Magi and discipleship can be found at my blog.

Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint Ephrem of Syria’s Hymn on the Nativity, 1 pondering John 1 proclaimed “At the Mass during the Day” on the Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord.