Nuclear fission ignites international friction | Gun control front and center in Obama’s last year in office | Long overdue justice for Guatemalan victims | California streaming | Homily story of the week
In the first reading from Isaiah 40 we hear of a God of power who “rules by a strong arm.” In an effort to project power and flex its nuclear muscle, North Korea claimed Wednesday to have conducted a powerful hydrogen bomb test. If true, it would be a huge jump in Pyongyang's quest . . .
In the second reading from Acts of the Apostles, we hear that Jesus “went about doing good” during his time among us. As his time in office winds down, President Barack Obama believes the greatest good . . .
The first reading from Isaiah 42 promises that the servant of the Lord “shall bring forth justice to the nations.” Guatemala on Wednesday brought 14 ex-military officials to justice for forced disappearances and crimes against humanity during the bloodiest period of its 36-year civil war. . . .
As we celebrate the Baptism of the Lord this Sunday, John reminds his audience in this Sunday’s gospel that his is a baptism of water while that of Jesus will be a baptism with “the Holy Spirit and fire.” A series of storms fueled by El Niño currents is giving California . . .
The place where John the Baptist lived, conducted his ministry, and baptized Jesus is no idyllic respite.
“A holy kiss to you who disavow the idea that Muslims & Christians worship the same God: I love you. Peace & respect.”
The World Food Program says, “The poor are hungry and their hunger traps them in poverty.” Hunger is the number one cause of death in the world, killing more than HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis combined.