As a longtime biblical scholar, I believe the enemies of D.E.I. fail to recognize that diversity, equity and inclusion characterize God’s actions throughout the Bible.
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A lesson from St. Francis Xavier: We can’t guide others to Christ unless we orient ourselves to him
A Reflection for the Memorial of St. Francis Xavier, Priest, by Edward Desciak
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The fruit of repentance: genuinely good deeds
December 7, 2025, The Second Sunday of Advent: This Sunday’s Gospel reading offers us the perfect lesson for this second week of Advent. John the Baptist is preaching along the Jordan River, and people from all over Judea are coming to hear him. And what does he preach? His message concerns preparation for the one coming after him, namely Jesus.
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What’s wrong with being wise and learned?
A Reflection for Tuesday of the First Week of Advent, by Elizabeth Kirkland Cahill
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My relationship with authority
A Reflection for Monday of the First Week of Advent, by Molly Cahill
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Standing vigilant?
A Reflection for Saturday of the Thirty-fourth Week of Ordinary Time, by John Consolie
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Spiritual lessons from my beloved homegrown peonies
A Reflection for Friday of the Thirty-fourth Week in Ordinary Time, by Heather Trotta
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We don’t know when the Kingdom of God will come. We should be ready for it now.
A Homily for the First Sunday of Advent, by Father Terrance Klein
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It’s O.K. to fear the writing on the wall
A Reflection for Wednesday of the Thirty-fourth Week in Ordinary Time, by Joe Hoover, S.J.
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Advent waiting: A time for a spiritual reboot
November 30, 2025, The First Sunday of Advent: Paul’s letter to the Romans and Jesus’ teaching in the Gospel invite us to participate in an undefined period of waiting . . . and that may be one among many of the challenges that we face this season.