Merry Christmas! Today we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ.
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We are meant to treat one another as family—not subordinates
We are called to treat one another like family, with dignity and respect.
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How can we channel our inner magi year-round?
The magi can represent the openness and universality of the Gospel.
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Waiting for the Lord on Gaudete Sunday (and always)
Like Isaiah’s community, we can find joy in salvation from the Lord.
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Even in uncertainty, God is always there.
Matthew connects Jesus to the Emmanuel prophecy of old.
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Hospitality Builds the Kingdom of God
John the Baptist’s example can inspire modern readers to speak truth to power.
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This advent, prepare your heart (and adjust your vision)
To truly prepare during this Advent season, we must be guided by the light of Christ.
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Christians are called to preach the Gospel to everyone who will listen
Christ’s delay is part of God’s plan; it gives Christians time to preach the Gospel to everyone who will listen.
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For Jesus, leadership was about self-sacrifice, not earthly authority
The strategic vision of Jesus as leader was not a plan of invasion but rather the conquest of death itself.
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Sharing God’s love in unexpected places
Christ’s disciples must continue to seek out the company of sinners, even great sinners, for many of these are on the threshold of conversion