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Radical Christianity
Episode 60
When Christianity is reduced to deism or moralism, we turn the Gospel into a faint echo of the surrounding culture. But today's readings propose some…
7 years, 11 months ago
The Call of Samuel
Episode 59
The story of the call of Samuel is illuminating for our time of corruption and cleansing. I argue that the sex abuse scandal in the church should be …
8 years ago
Spiritual and Religious
Episode 58
Our modern culture suggests a tension between spirituality and religion. But the Magi in today's Gospel demonstrate that when spirituality is lifted …
8 years ago
Following the Star
Episode 109
Our modern culture suggests a tension between spirituality and religion. But the Magi in today's Gospel demonstrate that when spirituality is lifted …
8 years ago
Keeping Your Family Holy
Episode 57
The Bible is not particularly sentimental about families. What makes a family holy, as far as the biblical writers are concerned, is its willingness …
8 years ago
Building a House
Episode 56
The readings for this dramatic fourth Sunday of Advent put us in the heart of a deep and abiding mystery: the mystery of God’s providence. Just when …
8 years ago
Rejoice, Pray, Give Thanks
Episode 55
Our second reading today is taken from Paul’s first letter to the Thessalonians—and it always takes my breath away. He says, “Rejoice always. Pray wi…
8 years ago
Clear a Path
Episode 54
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…
8 years, 1 month ago
Watching for Grace
Episode 53
Every time Advent rolls around, I remind people to go back to the words of that most famous of Advent hymn, “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel.” We hear, “Oh …
8 years, 1 month ago
He Reigns! The Solemnity of Christ the King
Episode 52
When Israel begins to long for a new David, the true David and true king of the world, we witness the longing for God. Jesus Christ is precisely this…
8 years, 1 month ago