Advent is preparation for the coming of Jesus Christ nbsp It is anticipation waiting Yet as the readings for the First Sunday in Advent demonstrate it is not simply the waiting for Christ at his first coming as a child in the manger but for his second coming at the end of time when all things
Here s Tom Reese on the surprising election of Archbishop Timothy Dolan as president of the USCCB At their meeting this week in Baltimore the U S bishops signaled that they are going to continue their conservative tilt in both the church and American politics This rightward tilt became evident s
How Dare You? Your editorial “Israel’s Choice” (10/18) is a classic example of your bias. Negotiating means give-and-take on both sides. Placing exclusive blame for the possible breakdown of peace negotiations between Palestinians and Israel on the building of settlements in the We