Today’s readings remind us we are not alone in our quest for understanding and clarity.
Scripture
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To discern the will of God, pay attention to faces over ideas
The disciples of Jesus were not pursuing ideas as they were coming to love and to understand a person.
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MLK believed there was ‘no slave nor free’ in Christ. A trip to Alaska taught me there’s no Black, white or Eskimo either.
Raised Catholic, I was familiar with St. Paul’s words. But it took an unforgettable trip to Alaska for me to appreciate what they might mean in my own life.
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The line between sin and holiness is not drawn at the doors of the church.
Consider the countless souls, those alive today and all those in generations past, who have never been given an opportunity to respond to the Gospel the church preaches.
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The Biblical case for forgiving student loan debt
A genuine discourse about student debt among Christians would greatly benefit from an understanding of the rationale and wisdom embedded in their ancient Mosaic laws.
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Epiphany Saves Christmas from Sentimentality
The three are equally telling: here is the promised Messiah; here is the very presence of God; and here is the one who has come among us to die.
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Mary’s steadfast commitment to motherhood—and her son—can inspire us all.
Today is an excellent opportunity to reflect on Mary’s presence in the Gospels as we honor her as the mother of God.
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Make your life a chapter in the Gospel, the story of salvation
A Reflection for the Solemnity of the Holy Family
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In Christ’s Mass, it is always Christmas
When we come to Eucharist at Christmas, we believe that time warps in upon itself. Christ is born today, is baptized today, dies today, rises today.
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Jesus tries to lower expectations—but that doesn’t mean he will let us down
A Reflection for the Fourth Wednesday of Advent