You Are Precious in My Eyes
Who can put a value on human life? Who can decide this one lives and that one does not? How is it determined whose life has more merit? …
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The Priesthood of All Believers–Yes, You!
Yesterday we celebrated an unveiling. A public revelation that Jesus of Nazareth is indeed Jesus the Messiah, Jesus Christ, “the one whom the Father anointed with the Holy…
The Baptism of the Lord
Readings for January 11, 2015: The Baptism of the Lord At first glance, the scene makes little sense. John’s strident call to repentance provokes an overwhelming response. People…
Epiphany Reflections
Readings for January 4, 2015: The Epiphany of the Lord Up until now, all has been quite humble. A donkey-ride to a dusty town south of Jerusalem. Hotel…
The Gift of Epiphany
Tomorrow is the Feast of the Epiphany and the end of the Christmas season is upon us. We have waited and prayed through Advent, preparing ourselves for the…
Reflections on Mary as Mother of God
Readings for January 1, 2015: The Octave Day of Christmas, Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Mother of God The mother of the Messiah has been called…
Are You a Prophet?
Throughout our lectionary readings at Mass during this month of December we hear of and from a lot of prophets. Isaiah, Zechariah, Elijah, Zephaniah, Jeremiah, Malachi, Nathan, and…
Celebrating the Holy Family
Readings for December 28, 2014: The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph The Passion of the Christ was the most intense movie I’ve ever seen. But there…
Back to Basics
Many of us identify ourselves as Roman Catholics. We go to Church on Sunday. We celebrate the major feasts of the Church and we try to lead healthy…
Christmas Has a Deeper Meaning
Readings for December 25, 2015: The Nativity of the Lord (Mass at Dawn) In the days of Caesar Augustus, an era of peace was established in the Mediterranean…