Second Week of Advent Monday (Is 35:1-10: Lk 5:17-26) Desert drama It’s not such a long leap from the desert Isaiah describes to the southwestern U.S. desert. There, hopeful immigrants endure searing heat, debilitating thirst…
2nd Sunday of Advent In our personal lives, we sense a great need for change. At around Christmas, we become more reflective. We begin to assess our past and see how we have grown or how…
First Week of Advent Monday (Is 2:1-5; Mt 8:5-11) Utter amazement When a Roman centurion asks for help, Jesus responds immediately. He doesn’t quibble over nationalities or occupations but immediately focuses on healing the…
My friend, this year prepare for Christmas by embracing the light. Prepare for Jesus’ coming by turning from the darkness of your past. Oftentimes, the darkness is caused by sin, by rebellion, by dishonesty and pride before the Lord and the people…
O come, O come, Emmanuel And ransom captive Israel That mourns in lonely exile here Until the Son of God appear Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel Shall come to thee, O Israel.
