Baruch proclaims that we will be remembered by God. Do I feel remembered?

It may be hard for people to believe that Jesus would have come in times like ours. The opening of the gospel tells that Jesus’ times were indeed times like our own.

Advent is the season of hope. But what power does hope have in this world? It seems such a frail thing, a mere disposition.

She was at an awkward age, no longer a child but not yet mature. And so she didn’t quite know how to play Christmas any more.

Saint Paul prays for the Philippians that their love will increase in knowledge and perception so that they may discern what is of value. Think about it: Love is not the first thought that comes to mind when you’re trying to figure out what’s best in any given situation.

A few decades ago pundits were predicting the demise of the once mighty and proud city of New York. It had become in too many people’s minds virtually ungovernable, incredibly dirty, frighteningly dangerous, and so, totally uninviting.

Sisters and brothers, as Christians have done throughout the ages, we gather in prayer at the word of the Holy One, a word that also came to John the Baptist.

The gospel for this and next Sunday turns to John the Baptist.

PREPARE A WAY for the Lord by living a good life and guard that way by good works. Let the Word of God move in you unhindered and give you a knowledge of his coming and of his mysteries.