The theme for the 4th Sunday of Advent is the love that God has for mankind to become man and to save us from death and sin. In the Catechism of the Catholic Church paragraph #1766 it says “Love is to will the good of the other”. Love is the most important value of the…
A reflection for the Third Sunday of Advent Luke 3:10-18 Today we find ourselves standing along the Jordan listening to John the Baptist, a man dressed bizarrely in camel skins and filled with divine fire. We are part of the hundreds who have come to hear his fiery challenge. John had called the people to…
It is said that it is easier to listen to a prophet than to live with one. The prophets are so obsessed with their message that they cannot relax. John seems to be no exception to this rule. He is demanding and unaffectionate. Still, we want to follow him for a bit, for he guides…
Heavenly Father, as we light the first candle on our Advent wreath, we begin our spiritual preparations for the coming Feast of the celebration of the birth of our Savior Jesus. We recall the words of the Old Testament Prophet Jeremiah that You will raise up in the family of King David a just shoot…
“Make ready the way of the Lord” “In Isaiah the prophet it is written: ‘I send my messenger before you to prepare your way, a herald’s voice in the desert, crying, “Make ready the way of the Lord, clear him a straight path.’” (Mk 1). John the Baptist came to call us to prepare for…
He takes us as we are When Jesus is near his presence is the outreach of his love for us. At such moments it is enough to receive his gift with gratitude. He comes to those who love him, who look for his coming. He comes in peace, making restless hearts peaceful. Human nature may…