Some joy creeps into the readings this week. We are closer to the moment of Incarnation when God takes on a human identity, becomes flesh, and dwells among us.

Who are you? If you had to describe yourself to someone, how would you begin? Some of us would start with a physical description: I am so tall, with such color skin, hair, and eyes.

“Who are you, Michael? That will be the defining question of your life. And I think you already know the answer, and that's why we're all here.”

Anyone who has ever gone on a job interview knows that two elements can be the determining factors to getting hired or not. The first is the resumé.

This Advent, a mother who has been addicted to diet pills will find the strength to get help from her doctor to kick the habit. A father who has blown his top once too often will find better ways to deal with his anger and frustrations

Brothers and sisters, as we continue our Advent wait, let us acknowledge our sins, and so prepare ourselves to celebrate the sacred mysteries.

Every great movement needs an agitator. Every leader of spiritual ideals needs a John the Baptist.