Every crisis is a crossroads. And in every crisis we have a decision to make.
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‘Called to be instruments’ in the California wildfires
We must be the ones who bring comfort to our neighbors in this time of disaster. And we must be the ones also who stand by their side and help them to rebuild and go forward with courage and faith and hope in God. Let us pray for them.
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Our God is a God of miracles
Of course, “miracle” is a word that gets overused in our culture and is not well understood.
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This jubilee year, make hope more than a feeling
We hope in the promises of Jesus, who was born for us and died for us, and having risen from the dead now walks with us, as our friend and our leader.
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A new way to meet the word of God
That is why I believe the publication of the new “Ignatius Catholic Study Bible” is an important moment in the life of the church.
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This Advent, can we be amazed at God’s love for us?
In Advent, we are awaiting the coming of love, the coming of God who “is love” in human form.
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After an election, the mission remains the same
And in this moment, the Lord is telling us again not to be troubled, but to believe; and to live and share what we believe with joy and hope.
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The Gospel challenge this election
Jesus calls us to proclaim him by our words and by our lives, in season and out of season. No matter who holds political office, no matter what ideas are fashionable at the moment. And no matter what limits might be imposed on the church and Christian viewpoints.
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America and the immigrant spirit
As we celebrate our beautiful gifts as immigrants and as disciples, let us ask for the grace today to deepen our love for Jesus, and deepen our commitment to serving him.
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The ‘shortest ladder’ to heaven
And we should climb that ladder a few rungs every day. Oct. 7 is the feast of Our Lady of the Rosary and the whole month is dedicated to the Holy Rosary. Let’s use this month to deepen our devotion to this prayer of the children of God.
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