The Scriptures are full of rich and wonderful irony. When Joseph and Mary bring the Lord Jesus to the temple according to the Mosaic Law in order that Mary may be purified by the offering of sacrifices, how wonderful that … Continued
What is faith? Simply, it is trust. For the Christian, it is the trust that God’s self-revelation in Scripture is true – that He is triune, that He has sacrificed His Son Jesus for man’s sin, that God hears and … Continued
In these last days of great distress, it is important to be reminded that we, as Christians, have been redeemed from the hopeless and despairing sorrow of the unbelieving world and been brought into a kingdom of feasting and joy … Continued
We are forever imagining that we know better than our Lord. Even John the Baptist thought he understood what was needed. Now, to be sure, John wasn’t entirely wrong. He did need to be baptized by Jesus. He, like all … Continued
“Out of Egypt I have called My Son,” is a beautiful prophecy of Christ, fulfilled when the Holy Family was called back to the Promised Land after Herod’s death. It is a prophecy that has the descendants of Jacob as … Continued
St. Luke tells us that Joseph and Mary marveled at what was said about their infant son, Jesus, by St. Simeon. When we consider all that has been revealed to us in Holy Scripture, especially now the full revelation of … Continued
John the Baptist had a job to do, given to him by God. It was why he was born. It was foretold some 700 years earlier by the prophet Isaiah. He was to prepare the way for the Lord, the … Continued
If John the Baptist, the greatest born man among women, the Elijah who was to come, needs a preacher to strengthen and confirm his faith, so do we. It would seem that up to that point, John had no doubt … Continued
All things in this life are fleeting. They are passing away. No matter how meticulously we care for our cars, eat good foods, or protect our toys, everything eventually will fade away like the flowers of the field. They cannot … Continued
It is the way of the world to seek power, influence, and renown. Indeed, we are often judged on our desire to climb to the top and what, or who, we are willing to sacrifice to get there. That is … Continued