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...

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...

Paving the path of love with humility

When Jesus entered Capernaum, a centurion approached him and appealed to him, saying, “Lord, my servant is lying at home paralyzed, suffering dreadfully.” He said to him,...

Staying Awake in Preparation

Christmas begins earlier every year in the secular world. Many shops and businesses are in competition to have the first display of lights and...

The Twenty-sixth Day of Advent: Are You Ready To Receive The...

Advent is drawing to close, and our preparations for Christmas are done. But have you used this time to prepare only to give “Christmas”...

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...

The Twenty-fourth Day of Advent: Our Magnificat

My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord; my spirit rejoices in God my savior. for he has looked upon his lowly servant. From this day all...

The Twenty-third Day of Advent: What’s Your Hurry?

What sort of hurry are we in? What has us rushing about doing many things? Do we know if we are coming or going?...

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...

The Twenty-first Day of Advent: When Our Belief Is Tested

I'll never forget the day I realized there was a difference between believing in God and believing God. I was with friends of mine...