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What If?

By Soren Johnson
It’s above our theological pay grade, but let’s imagine that in God’s plan to save us and invite us to eternal life, he never became man. No incarnation, no Christmas. No journeying among us. No entering into the marrow of first-century Nazareth. No God-Man who wept over his friend Lazarus. No cross, death or resurrection.  […]
12/14/23
Reading Time 3 min

Keep the candle lit

By Christina Capecchi
Oprah Winfrey looks regal in a purple pleated skirt and matching sweater, beaming on the cover of the magazine that delivers her much-anticipated Favorite Things — “112 crowd-pleasing gifts for everyone on your list.” Now in her ninth year partnering with Amazon, Oprah vouches for each product with her trademark hype: a $22 silk eye […]
12/14/23
Reading Time 3 min

The forerunner’s mission

By Fr. Steven Oetjen
Gospel Commentary Dec. 10 Mk 1:1–8 The forerunner’s mission continues today. While St. John the Baptist already has completed his earthly course and now enjoys the blessed vision of God, he is made present to us once again through the proclamation of the holy Scriptures in the sacred liturgy. Though he is in heaven, his […]
12/9/23
Reading Time 3 min

Who was Isaiah?

By Fr. Jack Peterson, YA
Mk 13:33-37 Dec. 3 The prophet Isaiah is one of the three central scriptural figures of the Advent season, along with St. John the Baptist and the Blessed Virgin Mary. He lived approximately 700 years before the time of Christ. The prophet heard a call from God, perhaps even in the Temple in Jerusalem, to […]
12/2/23
Reading Time 3 min

Score for synodality

By Russell Shaw
Leveling hierarchical distinctions in the church without removing them entirely has emerged as a principal objective of Pope Francis’ Synod on Synodality. That is perhaps the chief conclusion to be drawn from the first session of the Synod, which took place October 4-29 at the Vatican. The second, and presumably last, session will be held […]
11/30/23
Reading Time 3 min

Finding humility

By Mary Beth Bonacci
In 2014, I traveled with a group to Rome for the canonization of St. John Paul II. One day during the pilgrimage, a cardinal celebrated Mass for our group. I don’t remember which one, but I do remember thinking that he may be familiar with my work, and wondering if he would recognize me. Which […]
11/30/23
Reading Time 4 min

Final judgment

By Fr. Joseph M. Rampino
Gospel Commentary for the Solemnity of Christ the King As the church comes to the close the liturgical year, she turns our minds to the end of all things, the final coming of Christ in judgment, and the inauguration of his definitive, unending reign. She presents Christ’s own portrayal of this moment — the vision […]
11/25/23
Reading Time 3 min

Use your talents

By Fr. Richard Miserendino
Nov. 19 Mt 25:14-30 As we conclude the liturgical year, the readings at each Mass turn toward the “end times” and give needed advice for preparing to meet our maker. Thus, in the parable from today’s Gospel (Mt 25:14-30), Jesus reiterates the facts: A master departs (like Christ ascending to heaven) and leaves his servants […]
11/18/23
Reading Time 3 min

A scoop of vocations with your PIE

By Sr. Constance Veit, LSP
Each November, we enjoy fresh-picked apples, cranberries and pumpkin-spice everything as our excitement builds toward Thanksgiving. The church in the United States observes another celebration this month: promoting vocation awareness. The National Religious Vocation Conference encourages us to take advantage of this special vocations promotion each November to celebrate religious life and each Christian’s foundational […]
11/16/23
Reading Time 3 min

Home for the holidays

By Elizabeth Foss
To: The Dear One on Your Way Home for a College Holiday Re: Managing Expectations I have been counting the days until you return. I’ve missed having you woven into the dailiness of life in our house. You’ve been so busy, especially these last few weeks. At the beginning of the semester, everything was new. […]
11/16/23
Reading Time 3 min

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