And Joseph too went up from Galilee from the town of Nazareth to Judea, to the city of David that is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and family of David, to be enrolled with Mary, his betrothed, who was with child. While they were there, the time came for her to have … Continue reading Born in a Stable
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Welcome, the Son of God
Fourth Sunday of Advent-A Time is growing short before we celebrate the Birth of Jesus later this week. But before we rush, we have one more opportunity to prepare our hearts and souls for the great feast. The reading from Sunday is from St. Matthew and vividly describes how Jesus' birth came about. The fulfillment … Continue reading Welcome, the Son of God
An Opportunity Not Wasted
A couple of weeks ago, Sunday marked the end of the hunting season in Montana. Instead of hunters bragging about what they bagged, social media was abuzz with news about four stranded elk in a pond near Bozeman. The folks of Montana, because of its vast spaces, live in harmony with the many wildlife that … Continue reading An Opportunity Not Wasted
Are You the One Who is to Come?
Third Sunday of Advent-C For the past two weeks, the evangelist Matthew has given us a glimpse into the Life of St. John the Baptist. A cousin of Jesus, surely, but more. He is the prophetic voice alerting the world that the Messiah has come to visit his people. His courageous proclamation upset Herod, and … Continue reading Are You the One Who is to Come?
Pope Leo Preach the Gospel First
In his recent trip to Lebanon, Pope Leo XIV called for Christians to stop viewing Islam as a threat and encouraged his flock to become friends with Muslims. He used Lebanon as an example where the minority Christians and majority Muslims make up a significant portion of the population. What Leo failed to mention is … Continue reading Pope Leo Preach the Gospel First
Prepare the Way of the Lord
Second Sunday of Advent-A More than three thousand years ago, Isaiah prophesied the coming of Jesus in words foreign to a chaotic world in which he lived. He looks forward to a time when God’s people will rejoice in a ruler on whom the Spirit of the Lord will rest. He will rule with justice, … Continue reading Prepare the Way of the Lord
China’s 981 Project
Immoral Desire to Live 150 Years If a person is somewhat literate with scripture, hearing that some prominent people lived well over 100 years would not be a surprise. Moses, for example, lived to the ripe old age of 120 years. Of course, no one is quite certain how the ancients who wrote the scripture … Continue reading China’s 981 Project
The Time to Wake from Our Sleep
First Sunday of Advent-A The Church celebrates her new year with the first Sunday of Advent. The liturgical season of Advent lasts roughly four weeks, and even for faithful Christians, it can be a difficult time to engage with its message fully. The season of Advent demands that we consider two main themes. For one, … Continue reading The Time to Wake from Our Sleep
Happy Thanksgiving
A Day Devoted to Gratitude “The year that is drawing toward its close has been filled with the blessings of fruitful fields and healthful skies. To these bounties, which are so constantly enjoyed that we are prone to forget the source from which they come. No human counsel hath devised, nor hath any mortal hand … Continue reading Happy Thanksgiving
Our Lord Jesus Christ, the King of the Universe
On the last Sunday of the liturgical year, the Church focuses on Jesus as the King of the Universe. The feast asserts that Christ, through his obedience to the Father’s will by giving his life, is a king who rules over an eternal and universal kingdom. A kingdom of truth and life; a kingdom of … Continue reading Our Lord Jesus Christ, the King of the Universe