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…
The Call of the King
Imagine someone were to rise to prominence tomorrow, a leader people finally feel they can trust. One day, this leader makes a global appeal for dedicated volunteers…
Are you ready to be a martyr?
Are you ready to be a martyr? Today, the word “martyr” has come to mean a person who dies for a cause they believe in. But our English word “martyr”…
Did you know Religious Vows are NOT a sacrament?
Did you know Religious Vows are NOT a sacrament? When a man gets ordained, people often talk about his “vows.” He makes promises of celibacy …
How Much Are You Willing to Give Up?
How much are you willing to give up? At the beginning of today’s Gospel we meet Zacchaeus…