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.
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Pope Francis on feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe: ‘Yes to life, no to exclusion’
In his homily for the feast, Pope Francis denounced the exclusion of so many people “from the train of life.”
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10 things to know about the Virgin of Guadalupe
While other manifestations of Mary claim at most a region or country, Guadalupe is the only one to reign over two continents.
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Two’s Company, Three’s…a Prayer: Dec. 12, Third Monday of Advent
We need not see prayer as activity for a solo operator only.
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How to fulfill your Christmas duty
Do not be afraid; for behold, I proclaim to you good news of great joy! (Lk 2:10)
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Transformers: Dec. 11, Third Sunday of Advent
His point was that a mundane action, carried out in a disciplined way, can be transformative. So it is with prayer.
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What is important to God, and what is just ‘Dust in the Wind?’
Ultimately, the jobs, the degrees, the nice houses, are all chaff in God’s eyes—they do not make us virtuous or worthy.