Tag: Advent

At one point in the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults program each year I ask participants a seemingly simple question: "Is it possible...

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 loves you. And he wants you to triumph; he won't let you fail. He gives you all the tools you need to be...

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...

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...

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...

The story of John the Baptist really begins when he ... But wait! His story is multifaceted in ways history often overlooked. How should...

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...

Pray along with this meditation inspired by Matthew 1:18-24. You speak to us in dreams. Sometimes it is the only occasion you find us still...

"Stay awake." With this terse command, the Gospel of Matthew begins our season of Advent on Sunday, Dec. 1. How rich and rewarding will be...