Sunday Soundbites

The presence of God in the Word is one of three ways God is present at each Eucharist. We are most familiar with the divine presence in the consecrated bread and wine. God is also present in the gathered assembly.

It’s appropriate that the beginning of Jesus’ signs--as John describes this event at Cana--happens in the very human setting of a wedding--a celebration of human life, joy, and the goodness of God’s creation. To find God present we need only ...

The signs accompanying the events of Jesus’ baptism ought to tip us off that something important is happening here. The heavens opening, the voice of the Father commending his “beloved Son” to us, and the presence of the Holy Spirit, ...

For Luke, Mary symbolizes the model disciple: Throughout her life she listened attentively to God’s Word. She cherished it and reflected on its meaning.

God’s revelation in Jesus has a power surpassing all our modern technological “miracles,” because it speaks to our hearts. Are we listening? Are we open to the Word?

Our Christmas giving is meant to symbolize God’s generosity to us. As we give our gifts--large or small--let’s be grateful that the Father gave us the greatest gift of all.