No one can manufacture Christmas, make Christmas magic. Christmas is not compelled by effort or technique. No, there is only Christmas grace.
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Remembering John R. Donahue: a Jesuit New Testament scholar with a passion for justice
When we remember John R. Donahue, S.J., prominent themes that come to mind include his passions for Catholic biblical scholarship, social justice and teaching.
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When death and life are so close together
A Reflection for the Seventh Day in the Octave of Christmas, by Tim Reidy
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Don’t love the world, but don’t hate it either
A Reflection for the Sixth Day in the Octave of Christmas, by Noah Banasiewicz, S.J.
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The pain that punctures our Christmas joy
A Reflection for the Feast of the Holy Innocents, by Ashley McKinless
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Fellowship is what completes joy.
A Reflection for the Feast of St. John, Apostle and evangelist, by Jackson Goodman
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You and your name day saint
A Reflection for the Feast of St. Stephen, first martyr, by Molly Cahill
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Quiet and rest are God’s antidote when we feel he isn’t there
A Reflection for Tuesday of the Fourth Week of Advent, Mass in the Morning, by Colleen Dulle
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What will this child be?
A Reflection for Monday of the Fourth Week of Advent, by Michael J. O’Loughlin
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In the Annunciation, Mary steps quietly into frame
A Reflection for Friday of the Third Week of Advent, by Joe Hoover, S.J.