Faith in God’s ability to do all things is the seed from which every miracle grows.
Michael Simone, S.J.
Michael R. Simone, S.J., is contributing editor at America and pastor of Gesù Parish in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
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The message of Epiphany: Rise up; Your light has come!
Today’s feast commemorates the “physical” revelation of Christ, the moment when Gentiles recognized the incarnate Messiah.
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Catching Sight of Grace
Family life in the Bible is both difficult and grace-filled.
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Immaculate Conception: The feast that calls us to live lives ‘full of grace’
When we trust the action of grace in our lives, God will, over time, craft for us a life many times better than any we left behind.
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How Long, O Lord?
She was greatly troubled at what was said and pondered what sort of greeting this might be. (Lk 1:29)
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First Sunday of Advent: He Is Coming!
‘May he not come suddenly and find you sleeping.’ (Mk 13:36)
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Second Sunday of Advent: Thy Kingdom Come
‘One mightier than I is coming after me.” (Mk 1:7)
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A Talent for the Gospel
When the Master returns, he will want to know what we did to further the compassion, humility, freedom and love he entrusted to us.
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Inherit the Kingdom
God’s “sheep” know their dependence. Knowledge of their own need for grace opens their hearts to the needs of others.