A Reflection for the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, by Brigid McCabe
Scripture
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How do we conceptualize the apostles’ miracles?
A Reflection for Saturday of the First Week of Advent, by Kevin Christopher Robles
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Would my faith be enough to save me?
A Reflection for Friday of the First Week of Advent, by Kevin Clarke
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Jesus’ ethical teachings in Matthew’s Gospel
A Reflection for Thursday of the First Week of Advent, by Michael Simone, S.J.
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Trump’s war on D.E.I. is an attack on three biblical virtues
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