December 2021
Another Year Ends
As another year draws to an end, let us pause before the manger and express our gratitude to God for all the signs of his generosity in our life and our history.
Small Treats
For me, small treats include a good cup of strong coffee, sitting and reading on my porch, watching the clouds sail by, a walk on the beach, reading with my grandchildren, watching a British mystery at bedtime with my wife, ...
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Saint Sylvester I
Saint Sylvester I lived during the time of Constantine when the Church was coming out of hiding and becoming the Church of the empire. Little is known about him, but much is presumed.
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Sharing the Word for December 31, 2021
In the kingdom of God there is always happiness, always singing. In fact, one might say that the vocation of God’s people is to sing.
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A Prophetess-Saint
Anna the Prophetess is a favorite of mine—she’s sort of a background figure in Luke's Presentation narrative (Luke 2:36a), but she was there.
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Priest who led diocesan Office of Child Protection charged in abuse case
A retired priest of the Diocese of Arlington, who for seven years oversaw the diocese's program on protecting minors from clerical sexual abuse, was indicted shortly before Christmas on two counts of sexually abusing a minor.
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Contention over Catholic University icon grows after it is stolen again