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I was waiting at the checkout line in Wal-Mart on Highway 54. As I waited in line, a generous man made an offer of kindness that touched my heart. Now, I know I must have looked a little odd sitting in an electric shopping scooter;...

After his arrest John the Baptist sent his disciples to ask Jesus, “Are you the one who is to come, or should we look for another?” John knew his time to lead them was coming to an end. Jesus simply tells them to report what they saw...

The Third Sunday of Advent is one of the special celebrations that we have in the Church. Twice a year, the Church sets aside a Sunday that uses the color rose as the liturgical color. The Third Sunday of Advent also known as Gaudete...

John the Baptist is a character in Sacred Scripture that intentionally comes our way each Advent. He stands as that prophetic witness announcing the good news of the coming of Jesus Christ. Prepare the way of the Lord, make straight...

Matthew quotes the passage above from the prophet Isaiah to describe John the Baptist. He was aware that the land to the east of the River Jordan where John lived a simple life; preached a powerful message; and hid from Jewish...

Advent remains one of my favorite seasons of the Liturgical year. In the Church, it is a time meant for slowing down and preparing for the coming of our Lord. Which, I think is why it is my favorite liturgical season as it helps to...

This is the first Sunday of Advent . Advent is a time when we prepare for Christ’s coming into the world. There are two main focus of the season. The first is the preparation to celebrate the first coming of Christ in history. That...

One thing that I love in life is a good story. Whether it is in a book, a movie, a conversation with a friend or in conversation with a stranger in the store, I love listening to a good story. From an early age, movies and books have...

The response of Jesus to Pilate, the most powerful human authority in Palestine at that time, raises a very important question for those of us who call ourselves Christians and claim to be followers and imitators of Jesus Christ:...