This Sunday, January 25, 2026, is the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time. The theme for the readings is the light breaks into the darkness. The gospel this week is from Matthew. Let’s take a look. Gospel Text – Matthew 4:12-17 “When Jesus heard that John had been arrested, he withdrew to Galilee. He left Nazareth and went to live in Capernaum by the sea, in the region of Zebulun and Naphtali, that what had been said through Isaiah the prophet... Read more
New York City’s Mayor Zoran Mamdani scored a big win for renters very early in his administration. Mamdani and his administration agreed to a settlement with one of the city’s largest landlords. The landlord had over four thousand violations across 14 locations. Let’s take a look. What Settlement Did Mamdani Approve? Mayor Zohran Mamdani reached a $2.1 million settlement with A&E Real Estate—one of New York City’s largest landlords—to address widespread tenant harassment and more than 4,000 building‑code violations across... Read more
This Sunday, January 18, 2026, is the Second Sunday of Ordinary Time. The theme for this weekend’s readings is Jesus’ identity rooted in God. The gospel is from the book of John. Let’s take a look. Gospel Text – John 1:29-34 “John the Baptist saw Jesus coming toward him and said, “Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world. He is the one of whom I said, ‘A man is coming after me who ranks... Read more
Last week, a court ruled in favor of a healthcare system in Colorado providing abortion pill reversal services. These services are under review in several states. Let’s take a look. The Colorado Case Colorado attempted the nation’s first ban against abortion pill reversal (APR), but federal courts struck it down as unconstitutional. This forces the state to pay over $5.4 million in legal fees: Bella Health was providing abortion‑pill‑reversal (APR) services in Colorado. Colorado passed a 2023 law labeling APR... Read more
Most have heard of and read the Holy Gospel. Is society trying to rewrite the gospel with a very different set of values? There is a “social justice” movement underway that is trying to do just that. Let’s take a look. The Holy Gospel The Holy Gospel is the “good news” that God has provided salvation for humanity through the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. This meaning comes from the Greek word euangelion, which literally means “good message” or... Read more
Minnesota saw another tragedy yesterday at an anti-ICE raid, and a young woman is dead. The events around her death are unacceptable and absolutely preventable. This event exacerbated an already highly divisive situation. Let’s take a look. What Happened? An ICE agent shot and killed 37‑year‑old Renee Nicole Good in Minnesota yesterday during a federal immigration raid. Federal officials claim she tried to ram officers with her SUV, while city officials and witnesses say the shooting was unnecessary and not... Read more
I am sure most people remember where they were on January 6, 2021, due to the Capitol riot. Many on the left have described this as “the greatest threat to democracy since the Civil War.” People on the right claim Nancy Pelosi orchestrated a setup to blame Trump and block him from running for office again. One thing is for sure: this is a polarizing subject, even five years later, and it still divides us. Let’s take a look. The... Read more
This Sunday, January 11, is the Baptism of the Lord. This weekend’s readings reveal Jesus as the Son of God at His baptism. The gospel is from the book of Matthew. Let’s take a look. Gospel Text – Matthew 3:13-17 “Jesus came from Galilee to John at the Jordan to be baptized by him. John tried to prevent him, saying, “I need to be baptized by you, and yet you are coming to me?” Jesus said to him in reply,... Read more
The United States attacked the compound of Venezuelan Dictator Nicholas Maduro on January 3. Authorities arrested Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, and extradited them to New York to face criminal charges. This action was in response to Maduro’s pipeline of drugs coming into the United States. Let’s take a look. How Did We Get Here? For much of the 20th century, especially from the 1950s through the 1980s, Venezuela stood among the wealthiest and most stable countries in Latin... Read more
This Sunday, December 28, celebrates the Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph. The readings present God’s presence as dwelling within the family. The gospel is from the book of Matthew. Let’s take a look. Gospel Text – Mt 2:13-15, 19-23 “When the magi had departed, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream and said, ‘Rise, take the child and his mother, flee to Egypt, and stay there until I tell you.... Read more
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