The baptism of Jesus is the first demonstration of the loving relationship that all believers will come to share with God.
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What can we do to share the love of God?
Jesus’ disciples today must seek opportunities to share the divine love they have received.
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What does the Holy Family teach us about ourselves?
In celebrating the Feast of the Holy Family, we draw attention to this fundamental fact about families, and, in this case, salvation. Not being his neighbor or kin, none of us can say what came from Joseph and what was of Mary, but we do know that the two of them made him the man he was.
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On Christmas, the line between heaven and earth is blurred
The Gospel for Christmas Mass at dawn reminds us that distinctions of “sacred and profane” are constructs of the human imagination.
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Why do the Gospels insist on the virgin birth of Jesus?
The virgin birth is the resurrection, being read into human sexuality
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Feeling right at home in the Father’s house
When we find the place God has made for us, we will feel right at home.
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What can we learn from the Wise Men?
The miraculous star and exotic messengers reveal Jesus’ messianic role.
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Books on the Bible 2018: Fresh perspectives on sacred texts
Noteworthy books on the Bible from the past year address a broad range of issues, including the relationship of religion to science and what the Bible has to say about wealth and poverty.
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On Gaudete Sunday, we are called to rejoice—despite the bad news.
Why is bad news so much easier to believe than the good?
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Mary shows us what Christ truly expects from Christmas
Have you ever noticed how many of our popular, secular Christmas songs are not about the day itself but rather about hope and longing as that date draws near?