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Episode 204
The Gospel writers compel us, as it were, to pass through John the Baptist to get to Jesus; all four Gospels give us a version of Jesus’ baptism by J…
5 years, 6 months ago
The Magi and the Spiritual Journey
Episode 203
For Epiphany Sunday, we hear the marvelous story from the Gospel of Matthew in which the Magi journey to see the Christ child. This scene has beguile…
5 years, 6 months ago
Keeping Your Family Holy
Episode 201
The Bible is not particularly sentimental about families. What makes a family holy, as far as the biblical writers are concerned, is its willingness …
5 years, 6 months ago
What Makes a Family Holy?
Episode 202
The Bible is not particularly sentimental about families. What makes a family holy, as far as the biblical writers are concerned, is its willingness …
5 years, 6 months ago
Building a House
Episode 200
The dramatic readings for this fourth Sunday of Advent place us right in the heart of a central mystery in the Bible: the mystery of God’s providence…
5 years, 6 months ago
A Year of Favor from the Lord
Episode 199
The third Sunday of Advent is traditionally called “Gaudete Sunday.” “Gaudete” is a Latin imperative—it’s a command—which means “rejoice.” The Church…
5 years, 7 months ago
Clear a Path
Episode 198
In our magnificent first reading from the prophet Isaiah, which is echoed in the words of John the Baptist in today’s Gospel, a voice cries out: “Eve…
5 years, 7 months ago
Longing for the Savior
Episode 197
Advent, like Lent, is properly a penitential season. To enter into Advent, to prepare for the coming of the Savior, is to enter into our need for a S…
5 years, 7 months ago
God Will Shepherd His People
Episode 196
Our first reading is taken this weekend from the last chapter of the marvelous book of Proverbs. After ruminating for many pages on different aspects…
5 years, 7 months ago
A Spirituality of Work
Episode 195
Our first reading is taken this weekend from the last chapter of the marvelous book of Proverbs. After ruminating for many pages on different aspects…
5 years, 7 months ago