Rules
Discerning a vocation to religious life is not about finding that perfect community with the rules, customs, and lifestyle that appeal to us.
You are a Gift
When you hear Jesus say “You are the salt of the earth…” “You are the light of the world…” what do you think? Do you hear it as a command or exhortation or…
What are the nets in your life?
What are the nets in your life? In our Gospel today, we hear the call of Simon Peter and his brother Andrew, who were fishermen.
I Myself Did Not Know Him
Jesus and John the Baptist were cousins, and yet John says in today’s Gospel that he did not know Jesus.
Are you afraid of love?
Are you afraid of love? In today’s Gospel, we have two contrasting responses to the events of Christmas. King Herod, upon hearing of the birth of Jesus
Witnessing Faith
Today’s Gospel reading is all about witnesses. The shepherds – who we heard at Christmas had decided they would go and “see this thing that has taken place”…
God, please just give me a sign!
The Lord spoke to Ahaz, saying, “Ask a sign of the Lord your God; let it be deep as Sheol or high as heaven.” But Ahaz said…
John the Baptist: A Bold Image of Religious Life
The figure of John the Baptist is a bold image of the vocation to religious life. With no family of his own, no possessions…
A shoot shall come out from the stump of Jesse
A popular custom often seen during Advent in Churches and homes is the “Jesse Tree”. Usually it is a physical tree or branch…
Come, let us walk in the light of the Lord!
The word “advent” comes from the Latin word advenire, which means to arrive or to come to. The season of Advent…