Tag: Advent
Patience: The coronavirus pandemic and the human family’s bonds
As the COVID-19 pandemic made its way around the globe in 2020, people of all races, ages and walks of life watched and waited....
Waiting for Christ, the light of the world
For those of us in the Northern Hemisphere, Advent is a time to watch and prepare for the coming of Christ just as vigilantly...
Contemplating Joseph as part of the Nativity mystery
At one point in the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults program each year I ask participants a seemingly simple question: "Is it possible...
Fourth Sunday of Advent: The mystery of Jesus as God and...
Sunday Scripture reading, Dec. 22, 2019
Fourth Sunday of Advent
1) Is 7:10-14
Psalm 24:1-6
2) Rom 1:1-7
Gospel: Mt 1:18-24
The mystery of Jesus as God and man
At Christmas,...
Jesus shows us how to prepare for his coming
Jesus loves you. And he wants you to triumph; he won't let you fail. He gives you all the tools you need to be...
Mary, a model of patience for us to follow
Picture an image of Mary, the mother of Jesus.
Now picture her pregnant.
Imagine coming across that image on your Facebook or Instagram feed. You see...
Third Sunday of Advent: Contemplate the wonder of Advent
Sunday Scripture reading, Dec. 15, 2019
Third Sunday of Advent
1) Is 35:1-6, 10
Psalm 146:6-10
2) Jas 5:7-10
Gospel: Mt 11:2-11
Contemplate the wonder of Advent
The midpoint of Advent...
Justice, peace and the call of our baptism
Some awfully nice visions of the future are painted in this year's readings for the Second Sunday of Advent -- peace and justice, primarily.
But...
Scripture tells the multifaceted story of John the Baptist
The story of John the Baptist really begins when he ... But wait! His story is multifaceted in ways history often overlooked. How should...
Second Sunday of Advent: God promises justice
Sunday Scripture readings, Dec. 8, 2019
Second Sunday of Advent
1) Is 11:1-10
Psalm 72:1-2, 7-8, 12-13, 17
2) Rom 15:4-9
Gospel: Mt 3:1-12
God promises justice
The readings today announce...