Gospel Reflections for December 31 2017 A Perfect Family? Looking at the statues of the Holy Family in our Nativity Scene can be inspirational …and intimidating. They all look so perfect and holy, and perhaps …so different from our family. What makes them so holy? There were actually many problems Mary and Joseph faced. They […]

Keeping Promises The Angel Gabriel comes to Mary to announce that she would be the mother of Our Savior …and Mary questions it! Would you have done that?! Can you imagine an Angel of the Lord suddenly appearing before you with a message …just for you …from God! Would you question it? What would make […]

Gospel Reflections for December 17 2017 The Voice of One John has a great message in today’s Gospel that someone is coming who will make all things new. I am sure that people then must have felt, “Well, it is about time!” The ancient world had so many problems. The people felt oppressed by both […]

Gospel Reflections for December 10 2017 Many countries have joined the fight against Radical Islamic terrorism and have now finally been victorious. I am sure that some terrorists will attempt further attacks, but their days are numbered. We can be thankful that more and more Muslim countries oppose them. The world also faces a threat […]

Gospel Reflections for December 3 2017 Be alert! Be ready! These are strong warnings in the Gospel, so you should carefully consider them. Who or what should you be looking for? Maybe you are already especially alert to Christmas sales. That is always a good thing! Christmas gifts thoughtfully considered are a beautiful way to […]