All Creatures Great and Small
Throughout this canticle, we have seen how Francis saw God’s goodness, radiance and beauty in all creatures.
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Emmanuel—God with Us
The Advent name for God is Emmanuel. We sing it over and over in the familiar hymn, “O come, O come, Emmanuel.” The name means “God is with us” and comes to us from the prophet Isaiah.
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In Giving We Receive
Learning to be generous with those who are less fortunate is a lesson that can be taught from our earliest years. As we learn to share within our families and with friends, we can also learn to share with those ...
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Look to the Margins
Looking to the margins is often where we’ll be surprised by a glimpse of God. We become too familiar with the main players in the Gospels.
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Everything Is Grace
Pope Francis sees Mary as a guide for all Christians and especially as a role model for the Church itself.
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God’s Loving Design
The Feast of the Immaculate Conception, December 8, is one of the centerpiece feasts of the Advent season.
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Creator of the Stars of Night
One of my favorite Advent hymns gives this reflection its title. There’s something wonderful about including the cosmos in our Christmas celebrations.
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