Charles Dickens – Artists as a Voice for the Poor
Artists through the centuries have challenged superficial visions of poverty and inspired dedication to direct services improving the condition of the poor.
Preaching in the Public Square
Fr. Pat Griffin of the Eastern Province of the Congregation of the Mission offers a unique insight into Jesus’ inaugural sermon in Luke 4: “The Spirit of the Lord is upon me; he has sent me to preach the Gospel to the poor.”
The Word of God in the Desert of Our Lives
God is with us in the desert. Advent hope involves living in darkness and longing for the hope that paradoxically came and is coming in the unexpected form of a helpless baby.
What’s So Special About December 8th?
The Immaculate Conception! We celebrate an early stage of the Advent of “Good News”. But there is more to celebrate from some much later stages of the Advent of Good News. Let me draw attention to them.. and Pope Francis’ own prayer.
The Future Pulls the Present
Advent (Ad: toward; Vent: coming), lays out the direction of the season. It doesn’t just celebrate the future but what of that future is being poured into the present.
A Baby Changes Everything
A baby changes everything! But one baby changed everything – for everyone – literally!
Rom 16, 13 reads: "Greet Rufus, chosen in the Lord; and greet his mother—a mother to me also." If this…
Have a blessed Holy Week!
I have never thought about the people that were named in the Gospels. I would agree that they may be…
Generally, I love the laconic nature of Mark's Gospel. The Passion narrative is very compelling in its starkness, with one…
Father John, Blessings to you as you step cautiously down that new path. Grace and Peace be with you!