Today’s readings provoke us to self-reflection and action.
Prayer
Posted inFaith, Faith in Focus
After a health scare, I learned my heart is strong—but now I’m worried about my faith.
Just as I took care to exercise physically for the endurance of my heart, I needed to break a spiritual sweat for the good of my soul.
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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.
Posted inFaith, Faith and Reason
Angry, glad, heartbroken? There’s a Psalm for that.
The Psalms lengthen the moment, enlarge the experience and connect a private experience to those of other human beings. Wonder fades if we do not “back it up.”
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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.
Posted inFaith, The Good Word
What we know (and don’t know) about life after death
Jesus did not simply speak of a life to come. He revealed such a life and gave us a glimpse of it when he rose from the dead.