The Eighteenth Day of Advent: Overcome the Darkness
In today’s first reading from Isaiah, God says, “Let justice descend, O heavens, like dew from above, like gentle rain let the skies drop...
Choosing to turn towards him
I would like to think that my kids like being my kids. I want to believe that they brag about me, tell stories about...
Prepare the way of the Lord!
For those with a fondness for music, the readings of Advent can be striking reminders of one of the great achievements of the Baroque...
The Twenty-fifth Day of Advent: They Rejoiced With Her – Rejoice...
“Her neighbors and relatives heard that the Lord had shown his great mercy toward her, and they rejoiced with her.”
We all want joy. Joy is...
Awaiting Christ With Childlike Hope
Who readies their hearts for Christmas better than children? Thinking back to my own childhood, the anxiousness and anticipation for Christmas morning was almost...
Through the chaos and into an encounter
"But not finding a way to bring him in because of the crowd, they went up on the roof and lowered him on the...
The Twenty-second Day of Advent: May It Be Done To Me...
“Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord. May it be done to me according to your word.” These famous words of Mary—said during...
Following the Spirit and Life
Today is the Feast of St. Andrew--you know, the brother of the first Pope (Peter) and a fisherman. In the Gospel, we read that...
Make the journey about Him
In today’s readings, we are reminded that God very much understands us, maybe even more than we know. He understands that we are weak...
You are a masterpiece
"The third week of Advent means that Christmas is close enough to have a different color candle in the wreath and the priest wears...
