Revelation 11:19; 12:1-6,10; 1 Corinthians 15:20-27; Luke 1:39-56 The Magnificat, Mary’s Hymn of Praise, has been a part of the Church’s liturgy since the 6th century of Christianity.  Religious and ordained ministers pray this canticle every day during evening vespers.  It also has been chosen as the prayer for different religious organizations through the...
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5th Sunday of the Year – Cycle C 2010+ Isaiah 6:1-8; 1 Corinthians 15:1-11; Luke 5:1-11 Polls of Catholic churches across the United States give a rather alarming statistic. “The average Catholic parish in North America has fewer than ten percent of its registered members involved in various parish activities.”  What this means is...
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