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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Posted inPolitics & Society, Short Take
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.
Posted inFaith, The Good Word
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.
Posted inFaith, The Word
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.
Posted inFaith, The Good Word
Make your life a chapter in the Gospel, the story of salvation
A Reflection for the Solemnity of the Holy Family
Posted inFaith, The Good Word
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.
Posted inAdvent Reflections, Faith
Jesus tries to lower expectations—but that doesn’t mean he will let us down
A Reflection for the Fourth Wednesday of Advent
Posted inAdvent Reflections, Faith
Mary’s Magnificat reminds us that God is close to those the world forgets
A Reflection for the Fourth Tuesday of Advent.
Posted inAdvent Reflections, Faith
Elizabeth’s question to Mary at the Visitation is one for all of us.
A Reflection for the Fourth Monday of Advent
Posted inAdvent Reflections, Faith
Wouldn’t it be nice if an angel told us what to do in a dream?
A Reflection for the Third Friday of Advent.