Sunday, December 29, 2013
Shortly after Jesus’ birth, the Holy Family began a life filled with challenges and trials. These struggles helped strengthen and deepen their love. We receive the same grace from God when our families face times of difficulty and pain. During this Christmas season, may we find unconditional love, forgiveness, and acceptance within our own families. […]
Wednesday, December 25, 2013
Christ was born and came into our world to show us how much God loves and cares for us. Let us be Christmas for others as Christ became Christmas for us. Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord (Christmas) Year A 2013
Sunday, December 22, 2013
Often when we think of Christmas, we think of children and their joy as they celebrate the season. But Christmas was very serious for Mary and Joseph. They faced hardships and challenges from the start. With their faith, they were able to meet and overcome these obstacles. Let us pray that we will be granted […]
Sunday, December 15, 2013
We are often identified by a number: our Social Security number, our drivers license number, phone number, etc. In a sense, we begin to lose our personhood, our sense of humanity. God asks us to change this. He calls us to change our hearts and lives and realize that each of us is a precious […]
Sunday, December 8, 2013
Two brothers, Ishmael and Isaac. Both good, but one banished due to envy. Thus the great discord between the Jewish and Arab world began. Christ, who is the Prince of Peace, calls us to prepare a way for and end to this strife, this violence, and to bring about a new kingdom on Earth that […]
Sunday, December 1, 2013
This Advent, let us be wise and spend this time finding hope in the power of God’s love. Let it be our ‘wake-up’ call to live our lives better in Christ Jesus. 1st Sunday of Advent Year A 2013
