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Today's Gospel presents the dramatic scene of the Lord Jesus' confrontation with the evil one. The evil one attempts to frustrate the Lord's mission …
16 years, 4 months ago
Whom Will You Trust?
Our life takes shape in relation to that which we are willing to trust. What then is worthy of our trust? Worldly powers can disappoint and will all …
16 years, 4 months ago
Shaking the Foundations
Grace shakes us to the foundations, provoking in us a keen awareness of our own sinfulness, and offering us the liberating power of the forgiveness o…
16 years, 5 months ago
A Messiah for All the Nations
Today's scriptures clarify that the mission of the Messiah will not just be for the benefit of Israel, but for all the nations. Through the Jesus the…
16 years, 5 months ago
Christ and World Religions
Although Christianity is the fullness of Truth, other religions, to a certain degree, participate in that Truth. The Magi, coming from Gentile cultur…
16 years, 5 months ago
Religion, Science, and the Journey of the Magi
The story of the Magi illuminates important dynamics in the relationship of religious conviction and scientific investigation. There need not be any …
16 years, 6 months ago
Joy Before the Ark of God
The image of John the Baptist leaping in joy in the womb of his mother at the sound of the greeting of the Blessed Virgin Mary hearkens back to the O…
16 years, 6 months ago
Be Ready!
The prophecy of Baruch finds its fulfillment in the revelation of Christ, who brings the troubled history of God's people to its fulfillment and reve…
16 years, 7 months ago
The End of the World as We Know It
The apocalyptic imagery of this Sunday's scriptures directs us to appreciate the finite nature of all worldly things and the truth that the only real…
16 years, 7 months ago
There's a New King in Town
Christ's kingship cannot be properly understood outside Israel's expectations for the Messiah. Jesus of Nazareth fulfills these expectations, yet in …
16 years, 7 months ago