Our first reading from Isaiah speaks of the great promise of salvation. “The people who walkedin darkness have seen a great light. You have brought them abundant joy, and greatrejoicing.” We are living the great promise of God’s light and joy in our lives. As we start anew year, we look for new ways to…
Behold the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world. Behold the lamb, behold the sacrificed animal, the spilled blood, the innocent victim; in Jesus’ commitment of salvation instead of condemnation, he took the place of the lamb. Jesus brings a profound reversal: while religions generally involve humans sacrificing for God, in…
The voice crying in the desert fell silent, but a striking voice rises above the Sea of Galilee. A bold young rabbi emerges by the Sea of Galilee, approaching a diverse crowd in Capernaum, a hub of cultural influences. Jesus chooses this place to welcome all, rather than Mount Zion. Jesus began to preach, saying,…
Into the water for baptism, out of the water as a son and daughter of God. From that glorious day, I am forever submerged in God, and God is gripped in me; I am in His life, He is in my life. We are imbued with God, inside God, as in the air we breathe,…
Happy New Year!! This week we celebrated the completion of our journey around a star, a heavenly body essential to our life on earth. That star is the sun, and it provides us with everything: oxygen, food, light and it holds our planet on course by its gravitational pull. Today, we focus on another important…
Epiphany celebrates those who seek God and embark on a journey guided by their inner prophet. It echoes Isaiah’s words: “Lift up your head and look.” This encourages us to open our hearts and embrace the vastness of the world. The Gospel portrays the search for God as a communal journey. As they walk together,…
The Gospel tells the story of the Holy Family guided by a dream. The key figure was not Herod the Great or his son Archelaus, but Joseph—a quiet and courageous man. He dreamed, gathered his family, and set out on a journey. Impactful actions: dream, discern, go, and protect. Four decisive verbs for every family…
Among the witnesses to Christmas is Joseph, a man with calloused hands and a kind heart. He is silent yet courageous, balancing practicality with dreams. His hopes reflect God’s will, and his home is ready as he prepares to marry Mary, the love of his life. Their story embodies true love. Mary discovers she’s pregnant,…
“Advent” is a term that comes from the preparation for a homecoming. A king sends his armyout to fight the enemy and several years later they return victorious! In the advent the cityprepares a celebration, to honor those who fought, and secured their protection. During the Advent Season, we prepare to welcome Christ into our…
John the Baptist, the greatest among those born of women, suddenly questioned Jesus: Is it you? Or should we wait for someone else? He expected someone rowdy and iron-fisted, and Jesus exudes mercy and understanding, even toward fierce opponents. Like John, there are times when my way is not God’s way; you pictured angels slaying…