3 Misconceptions about Epiphany
Today we celebrate the Feast of the Epiphany, when the Magi arrive to pay homage to baby Jesus. Matthew’s gospel gives the fascinating account of this event. However, it has been retold so many times, and in so many ways—in plays, poetry, songs—that most people have a distorted view of the events. Here are three “misconceptions.”Continue reading→
Happy World Day of Peace!
Did you know that January 1st is the World Day of Peace? This Catholic feast day, which is 50 years old, helps us to focus on building universal peace through active and creative nonviolence. Pope Francis says we all can be artisans of peace. Here are some of his words for this special day.Continue reading→
SWORDS INTO PLOWSHARES (or how to deal with family friction during the holidays)
Christmas time means family time. And family time can sometimes mean friction time. We come together with intentions of good will, but as soon as someone says something we disagree with, or does something that offends us, we can be quick to pull out our swords and spears.
Waiting and Longing
The “shortest” day of the year is upon us. There are more dark hours than light as winter officially begins on the 21st. This Advent season of waiting and longing reminds me of a childhood memory….
JUST WHO IS WAITING??
There are only 5 days left in this season of Advent! Advent… the time in which we wait and prepare for the coming of Christ. As I try to not get sucked into the “world”wind and patiently wait, I wonder… who is really waiting? And the thought occurred to me — that our Lord is...Continue reading→