OPINION
Walking and living in truth
Today’s Gospel from Luke (4:21-30) is a continuation of last week’s Gospel, set in the synagogue at Nazareth.
‘THANK YOU’
Catholic school makes dream a reality for students, parents
The dream of having a child who wakes up on a Monday morning excited to go to school, isn’t a dream at all. It’s a reality for us at our Catholic school.
CRUSHING LOSS
Abortion expansion becomes reality in New York
God does not call us to be successful. He asks us only to be faithful. We have kept the faith; we have fought the good fight. We must leave the results to him.
LIFE LINES
Finding light in the winter darkness
One of my favorite things about this season of seemingly ever-present physical darkness is the occasional pocket or flash of light.
CRUSHING LOSS
Abortion expansion becomes reality in New York
Losing is hard. No one likes to lose. I imagine that’s why kids today are taught that everyone’s a winner. Losing hurts.
LIFE LINES
Finding light in the winter darkness
But what if, instead, we basked in the density of winter darkness, settled in for the season, and focused instead on the flashes of light and color and warmth that are even more brilliant than usual because of the stark contrast to the world around us?
ANSWERED PRAYER
A deacon’s journey to priestly ordination
My journey to priestly ordination, when I look back at my life, was the farthest thing from my mind. I have been a deacon for the past 26 years and love every aspect of my ministry. But as I look back in time, I believe it all started about four …
Construct no wall around sacred space
Images of endless war, overflowing refugee camps, hate-filled terrorists, billion-dollar weapons, starved children — I want to flee this world’s violence.
GOD CALLS
Balancing ‘twin vocations’ on journey to religious life
“Trust in the s-l-o-w work of God.” Those are the first words that come to my heart as I reflect on my vocation journey.
Trusting that God is in charge
‘As we face the issues of the coming year, ranging from the treatment of immigrants and refugees to respect for life, improved healthcare for all, or working conditions for farm workers, we continue to hope. That hope sustains us.’
The true humility of John the Baptist
‘And a voice came from heaven, “You are my beloved Son; with you I am well pleased.”’ — Luke 3:22
MARRIED LIFE
Saying yes to forever
A recent trend when announcing engagements and weddings is to use the term “We are saying yes to forever,” rather than “We are getting married.” While some might see this as cute or romantic, I find it hopeful and inspiring. What may have started as a catchy hashtag could have …
ONLINE ONLY: This week's Scripture column by Rev. Anthony Barratt
On the Sunday after Christmas, we usually celebrate the Feast of the Holy Family. Surprisingly, this feast day is relatively new (placed in the calendar officially in 1921) and it was originally celebrated after the Epiphany.
The one time re-gifting is a good thing
I’m here today to speak about one of the most heinous offenses that occur during the Christmas season. Year after year, it goes on, and, sadly, very few people have the courage to stand up and say no to it.
LIFE LINES
Broken, beautiful and beloved
If you look around my office prayer space or on my bedroom dresser, you'll notice one constant: broken conch and whelk shells everywhere. Small and blue-gray, large and sun-bleached, twisting, turning, spiraling in that gorgeous and mysterious way that seashells do. Although I have one perfect channeled whelk shell that …
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