Reformers might rail against sacred images, but, at Christmas, the world turns Catholic to gaze upon the Christ child.
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The Name Game: Dec. 23, Fourth Friday of Advent
The relationship with Christ that we cultivate through prayer is grounded in his complete understanding of who we are, down to speaking our very name.
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The arrested development of the American conscience in moral decision making
In the United States we need in humility to allow ourselves to be judged by the truth.
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Spiritual Baggage: On finding the line between self-esteem and self-promotion.
In our lives, ’tis a gift to be humble, but not a gift that many of us have.
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The coming of the “Prince of Peace” reminds us to work for peace across the globe.
“Peace is the only true direction of human progress.”
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To those who are disheartened and afraid, God says during Advent, “Fear not!”
As we share our feelings of dread and sadness in prayer, we ask God to lift us up to a place of gladness.
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Keep and Ponder
Mary kept all these things, reflecting on them in her heart (Lk 2:19)
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All in the Family—a reflection on the biblical genealogies for Advent
There are many people who have gone before us, both in our biological and spiritual families, who have quietly and obscurely served God, loved others, and increased the amount of good in the world.
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The Camel’s Nose: Dec. 14, Third Wednesday of Advent
We are afraid: afraid that our questioning will lead to spiritual cataclysm, that once the camel’s skeptical nose gets under the tent flap, the whole shabby edifice of our faith will collapse.
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Close Encounters: Dec. 13, Third Tuesday of Advent
Amid the pain and suffering, God remains present in our hearts. No matter how much we wail and shake our fists, He will abide with us.