6. In the old Testament the revelation of the Kingdom is often conveyed by means of metaphors. In the same way the inner nature of the Church… Read more “Reflections on Lumen Gentium, Part VI”

Mark 1:7-11 This is what John the Baptist proclaimed: “One mightier than I is coming after me. I am not worthy to stoop and loosen the thongs… Read more “The Baptism of the Lord”

It may take months, if not years, to fully investigate and understand all of the energies that went into the storming of the Capitol Building on January… Read more “Let Nothing Disturb You”

I think Jonathan Turley may have said it best in response to those Trump supporters who rampaged through the Capitol Building yesterday, disrupting the certification of the… Read more “America the Faithless?”

Yesterday, at the opening of the 117th Congress, Rep. Emanuel Cleaver (D-MO), an ordained United Methodist minister, offered a prayer. It is a tradition of the Congress… Read more “The First of Likely Many Facepalm Moments of the 117th Congress”

Matthew 2:1-12 When Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea, in the days of King Herod, behold, magi from the east arrived in Jerusalem, saying, “Where is… Read more “Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord”

Today, January 1, is the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God. “Mary is more Mother than Queen.” — St. Therese of Lisieux We fly to thy patronage,O… Read more “Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God”

Likely you have heard of Mimi Groves by now. Ms. Groves is the young woman who was forced off the University of Tennessee’s cheer squad and then… Read more “A Great Sadness”

Today, December 29, is the Memorial of St. Thomas Becket, the 12th century Archbishop of Canterbury and martyr of religious freedom. Today is also the 850th anniversary… Read more “St. Thomas Becket, Martyr for Religious Freedom”

5. The mystery of the holy Church is manifest in its very foundation. The Lord Jesus set it on its course by preaching the Good News, that… Read more “Reflections on Lumen Gentium, Part V”