BLOG: Advent and Christmas,Biblical Reflections,Fr. Thomas Rosica,Reflections
Scott Harris reflects on the importance of taking full advantage of Advent and not giving in to the temptation to rush straight through to Christmas. ...read more
From St. Francis to the present day, the nativity scene has had an important place in our Christmas traditions. Read this new letter from Pope Francis. ...read more
Julian Paparella reflects on the three ways we look for the coming of Christ in this season of Advent. ...read more
Deacon Pedro explores how John the Baptist embodies the Christian understanding of mission and how he can be a role model for us all. ...read more
This Sunday the Church celebrates Jesus as King of everything, and Julian Paparella reflects on how we can understand this feast in a personal way. ...read more
How can we laugh when there is so much suffering in our world? Kristina Glicksman considers the extraordinary testimony of an atomic bomb survivor. ...read more
In this Sunday's Gospel, Jesus reminds us that there is more to life than what we find here on Earth. Check out this reflection from Julian Paparella. ...read more
Julia Paparella reflects on the story of Zacchaeus, the tax collector who climbed a tree in order to see Jesus, and what meaning it has for our own lives. ...read more
Is it possible to be judgmental and Christian at the same time? Read this reflection on the Parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector. ...read more
To celebrate World Mission Sunday, Julian Paparella shares a reflection on the Gospel reading for the day and asks: What is faith? ...read more