Nearing the end of his incredible life, Moses was passing out some big-time wisdom.

A stranger at a gathering asks: "Who are you?" So you introduce yourself. Easy thing to do, right? "Hello, my name is . . . " But is that really who you are?

Then a religion scholar stood up with a question to test Jesus. “Teacher, what do I need to do to get eternal life?”

Living in an increasingly violent city like Chicago—or anywhere in this dangerous world—can harden a person. When you encounter trouble, or even sense it, you have to look out for yourself and get out of the way.

Brothers and sisters, let us acknowledge our sins, and so prepare ourselves to celebrate the sacred mysteries.

The commandment, "Love thy neighbor as thyself," is the strongest defense against human aggressiveness.