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May your soul be refreshed, your mind reassured and your heart consoled by the Good News of Jesus Christ. Let’s begin with an important question: Who is Jesus Christ? On the night Jesus was born an Angel of God announced His arrival to the shepherds watching their flocks. The... Read More →

Children are the future of our world.  They are innocent and need to be free to live, to learn, to love, to laugh.  Some children have that freedom but some do not.  Poverty, violence and oppression steal lives and futures full of potential are destroyed. There are many brave... Read More →

Let’s reflect on what it means to live lives of true dignity and let’s consider what gets in the way. Jesus said, “But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart.” Matthew 5:28 “For everything in the... Read More →

God created you for a special purpose.  Do you feel you understand that purpose? Do you feel you are accomplishing that purpose? “For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” Ephesians 2:10 It is easy for... Read More →

“He who was seated on the throne said, “I am making everything new!”  Revelation 21:5 Jesus looked at them intently and said, “For humans it’s impossible, but not for God. All things are possible for God.”  Mark 10:27 As this year comes to a close, let us... Read More →

Enter the Cave of the Nativity to witness the miracle. God becomes flesh! Jesus Christ enters the world, holy and vulnerable, filling the world with hope and light. Resting in the gentle arms of Mary, embraced by the love of Joseph and yet already rejected by the world that had... Read More →

“My soul, waits in silence for God only, for my hope is from Him.” Psalm 62:5 Over 2,000 years ago the people were waiting for a Messiah, but when the Messiah Jesus Christ was born He was unrecognized.   The Angels of God announced to the Shepherds watching their flock of... Read More →

The transformation from sensual to spiritual is an ongoing struggle for most of us. Jesus warned His apostles, “Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak.” Matthew 26:41 St. Paul talks about this transformation when he... Read More →

“Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him.” James 1:12  The Virgin Mary was chosen by God to be an example to us of a total surrender to the Will of... Read More →

Every good mediator attempts to resolve conflict by helping opposing sides to come up with a ‘win-win’ agreement.  Negotiations fail when agreements appear to result in a ‘win-lose’ scenario, and sometimes in spite of good intentions, a failure to agree... Read More →