by pdavid@stvictoria.org | Jan 2, 2024 | Pondering With Prompts
Matthew 2:1-12 Lead in: The magi were scholars of the imperialreligion of Persia who were known for their ability to read the stars. Determined to find what it is they were searching for, they followed their “Christmas star” to the place where the child and its mother...
by pdavid@stvictoria.org | Jan 2, 2024 | Pondering With Prompts
John 1:35-42 Lead in: In John 1:35 when Jesus saw the two disciples of John following him, he turned and said to them, “What are you looking for?” Prompt: If Jesus were to ask you that question, how would you answer him? Lead in: When two disciples asked him where he...
by pdavid@stvictoria.org | Jan 2, 2024 | Homily Blog
Fr. Bob White Part of my role as priest for a parish like St. Victoria includes what I call a backstage pass to people’s lives. With it I have the privilege of being in on some of the most intimate moments of a family’s life together, the good times and the hard...
by pdavid@stvictoria.org | Dec 22, 2023 | Pondering With Prompts
Luke 2:22-40 Lead #1: In Sirach 3, the image of the fruitful vine speaks to the health and happiness a family enjoys when life is going well. But as we know, family life does not always come that easy. Misfortune and tragedy can strike at any time. The Holy Family...
by pdavid@stvictoria.org | Dec 18, 2023 | Homily Blog
Deacon Ray Ortman Today we light the third candle on the Advent wreath. The candle of joy. The Advent wreath is a wonderful visual for us of our progress through Advent, and indeed of our progress in the Christian life. We begin with the wreath itself. Its circular...
