Challenging us to be Wise Epiphany of the Lord In Scripture and Tradition, the figures of Magi are presented as key to understanding the mystery of the Christ Child, his birth…
CHOOSING A CHRISTIAN NAME Baptism of the Lord Have you experienced standing in as godparent to a child’s baptism? Since I was ordained a priest, almost all my neighbor’s kids became my godchildren.
START SEEING THE GOOD IN THE NEW YEAR New Year: Solemnity of Mary, the Mother of God Why do we have this uncontrollable urge to see the…
DIALOGUE SAVES FAMILIES Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph After Christmas, we focus our reflection on the family. In the Christmas gospel, the shepherds, following the angel’s…
The Color of Christmas 2009 Our country experienced so many drab and sullen colors this year. If we are to paint a portrait of the national situation, we will definitely miss the bright hues of years past, the luminous shades of…