In Chapter 4 of the First Letter of St. John, the sacred writer explained the two things which sum up God’s commandments (3:23): believe in the name of his Son … Continued
Christmas, Year BFirst readings: Is 9:2-4, 6-7; 62:11-12; 52:7-10Second readings: Ti 2:11-14; Ti 3:4-7; Heb 1:1-6Gospel readings: Lk 2:1-16; 2:15-20; Jn 1:1-18 I once attended a concert guaranteed to “inspire … Continued
As quickly as it arrived, Advent, the season of preparation – and vacillating emotions – is almost over. Amid diligent efforts to wait patiently, I have experienced exciting anticipation. While … Continued
With this issue, Lisa Yanko, formerly Lisa Rumpel, returns from a break from writing. After getting married in the fall, she says the time for reflection and creativity to write … Continued
Learn to do good; seek justice. Isaiah: 1: 17 I am not a social justice scholar. Nor am I an expert in the field of health care. I was invited … Continued
Charles Dickens has been acclaimed as “the man who invented Christmas.” It is certainly true that his iconic “A Christmas Carol” has given rise to a multitude of tropes universally … Continued
There is no more widely beloved Christmas tradition than that of creating the nativity scene, with its assemblage of figures and animals, including the baby Jesus, Mary, Joseph, the shepherds, … Continued
Surprisingly, in this age of high-end smartphones, standalone digital cameras are still an in-demand commodity. When I began my annual camera survey in mid-November, I was expecting to see a … Continued
I once heard a story about an eagle egg placed in a chicken nest. The eagle grew up thinking it was a chicken, pecking at the dirt and clucking. Sometimes, … Continued
Each year on Dec. 12, the Canadian Catholic Indigenous Council shares a prayer or reflection to mark the National Day of Prayer in Solidarity with Indigenous Peoples. This year the … Continued