So as to be more available to the Advent graces contained in our readings, we might imagine Mary leaving her home and heading for her cousin Elizabeth's house. She has had a strange visitor whose message/invitation have ...

Today's reading from Luke contains one of the great understatements of all time - Mary, by most accounts a young woman of 15 or so years of age, is visited by an angel and, according to the author, is "greatly disturbed." ...

Advent is over.|| Advent means coming. Tomorrow we commemorate the coming of God into human history in a very real way. The preparation and waiting is over. What were we preparing for? What are we waiting for?|| A Second ...

"We hold this treasure in earthen vessels." 2 Corinthians 4:7| "Those who sow in tears shall reap rejoicing." Psalm 126:4| "Whoever wishes to be great among you shall be your servant." Matthew 20:27|| Today is the feast ...

So to be more available to the graces contained in the liturgy's readings, we could use our imaginations to picture Jesus sitting on the side of a hill while a large crowd is heading his way. Jesus putting words to the ...

Today, the feast of St. Ignatius of Loyola (1491-1556), is a very special day here at Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska, USA. Creighton along with all other Jesuit colleges and universities throughout the world ...

"And now, bless the God of all, who has done wondrous things on earth, who fosters people's growth from their mother's womb." (Sir 50: 22)|Thanksgiving/USA: Lots of turkey, pumpkin pies and other good foods; brisk cool ...

So as to be more available to the graces of this feast, imagine Jesus is baking the unleavened bread for the celebration of Passover. While kneading the flour, he begins to smile. He wipes his hands and writes a quick note ...

Lift up your heads and see: Your redemption is at hand!|| Any of you out there at all like me? Shopping for Christmas presents today at the last minute. Wondering where you'll get the time to do whatever it is you need to ...

Today's scriptures are an interesting mix. In 1 John, John talks of Christ coming into the world. The Word of life was made visible. John says that what he has seen and proclaims to us, is so that we too may have fellowship. ...