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Reflect Many in the US prefer to pretend that “everything’s fine,” ignoring the world’s ecological crisis. The Netherlands Manifesto aims for a circular economy by
Thursday of the Octave of Christmas December 29, 2022Daily Reading from the USCCB: 1 John 2:3-11 We are called to fellowship with Jesus–to walk in
There’s something precious about watching young children experience the joy and wonder of the lights and decorations and presents under the tree. But Pope Francis does well to remind us that not all children experience these things that so many of us take for granted. Often we can’t even imagine how terrible life is for these children. This is the challenge of the Gospel, the challenge of Jesus. That challenge doesn’t go away because it’s Christmas. We don’t get a break from the reality of suffering and violence in our world. To hide our faces is to compound our guilt.
Feast of the Holy Innocents December 28, 2022Daily Reading from the USCCB: 1 John 1:5-2:2 In this passage light represents truth and goodness, darkness–error and
We all have hopes and dreams for the children in our lives. Whether it’s starting a college fund the day they’re born or simply praying that they will be healthy and happy, we want what’s best for them. These dreams are surely the most idyllic when children are infants, before they learn the word no.
Reflect “C.S. Lewis, one of the great Christian scholars and writers of the 20th century, wrote that the goal of the Christian is simple: to
Feast of Saint John, Apostle December 27, 2022Daily Reading from the USCCB: 1 John 1:1-4 For the next few weeks the Church gives us first
We know how fragile newborn life can be. And we know that these tiny lives can still be lost, even with all the technological advances of our own century.
Reflect Basic human dignity should entitle us each to have shelter from the elements and a place on earth to call our own. Housing should
Feast of Saint Stephen December 26, 2022Daily Reading from the USCCB: Matthew 10:17-22 Saint Stephen is the first public martyr of the fledgling Christian Church.
