We hear of those whom Jesus calls "Blessed".  Also, we hear of those warned with "Woe to you". For both groups the context is the coming reign of God, when God's power is fully manifested against the forces of evil in the world.

Recording is of a Mass offered at 14 Holy Helpers Church in West Seneca, NY at 10:30 am on February 13, 2022.

Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time.

After catching stunning loads of fish after a night of low harvests, Jesus gives the call to ministry to his disciples.

Recording is of a Mass offered at 14 Holy Helpers Church in West Seneca, NY at 9:00 am on February 6, 2022.

The people of Jesus' hometown believed that they knew him! Who does he think he is?

Recording is of a Mass offered at 14 Holy Helpers Church in West Seneca, NY at 4:30 pm on January 29, 2022.

Third Sunday in Ordinary Time.

Lukes assures us (through Theophilus and his associates) that he has done his homework, examining the other Gospels, and talked to eyerwitnesses of the Jesus story, so that they can know with certainty the teachings that we will receive.

Recording is of a Mass offered at 14 Holy Helpers Church in West Seneca, NY at 12:00 pm on January 23, 2022.