The birth of a vocation
February 3, 2016
Out of the pain of childbirth comes new life, so from the difficulties of our life comes our vocation. In our first reading, King Uzziah
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Mercy begins at home
January 20, 2016
Homecomings can be powerful moments. In this account, taken from the pages of Luke’s Gospel, Jesus returns home to Nazareth at the age of 30
‘Do whatever He tells you’
January 12, 2016
The church puts forth the Blessed Virgin Mary as the model of prayerful intercession. We fly to her patronage with our petitions, knowing that she
Water and fire
January 8, 2016
When a cardinal is elected pope, he is asked whether he accepts the election. At the very moment when he says “yes” he becomes pope
Friends of Jesus
December 22, 2015
People who know a lot about history and language say that the word “teenager” is relatively new. The word is used frequently today in our
Humility, joy and mercy
December 15, 2015
There are three great Advent themes in our readings today: humility, joy and mercy. Greatness in human beings manifests itself in a wide variety of
‘What should we do?’
December 9, 2015
During this time of the year, many of us find ourselves welcoming family and friends into our homes, and thus are familiar with the practice
The greatest gift
December 2, 2015
Imagine a motion picture that begins with a sweeping panorama of all the centers of power in our society: brokerage houses, banks, government offices, huge
Who reigns in your heart?
November 24, 2015
As we come to the conclusion of the liturgical year this weekend, the church fittingly invites us to ponder prayerfully the end of time. We
Wake up drowsy heart
November 23, 2015
The apocalyptic words of Jesus we hear and pray this Sunday are words He spoke to the disciples. Of course, Catholic Herald readers and other
