Jerusalem, also, will become the city of darkness on that sad and dark, dark, day that we now call the Feast of the Holy Innocents. It is when Herod, in a rage, murders innocent children.
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Even after 2,000 years, Jesus’ name remains fresh on our lips
Faith is experienced. Faith is communicated. Faith is shared. Like St. John, let us set an example in that regard.
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The greatest mystery full of grace unfolds tonight
It is no surprise, then, that we have four sets of readings (as if one would do).
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How does one respond to an invitation to join God in a holy journey of faith?
How did Mary respond to this invite? She did not respond like Ahaz. No, indeed; rather, Mary said it simply, “Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord. May it be done to me according to your word.”
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The divinity of Jesus is our great hope
This is the great feast of incarnation. This is God coming into our humanity, God divinizing our humanity.
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There is no limit to God’s power to save, present us that Spirit
Except the limit that we ourselves place on it.
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Embrace the message of peace from the prince of peace
To truly make peace a lived reality, today.
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Like Mary, we are called
And when we realize that deep within we are also invited to be “conformed to the image of his Son.”
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Open this thing called your heart
Clearly, God entered into our world and our lives — and things, as they say, would never be the same.
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God’s word is filled with wonder, awe — and even romance
By Father Perry D. Leiker, pastor A reflection on the daily readings, for Wednesday of the Fourth Week of Advent, by Father Perry. “O Emmanuel, our King and Giver of Law.” At the beginning of the Mass, usually a song […]
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