“Beloved, let us love one another…” (1 John 4) Some days, especially lately, I want to shout these words for the entire world to hear. Injustice, discrimination, and violence are everywhere, and some days it seems like all we hear about in the news are words of blame, hate, and judgment. We’re not so good …READ MORE

“I believe that God has created me and all that exists…” “I believe that Jesus Christ-true God, Son of the Father from eternity, and true man, born of the Virgin Mary-is my Lord…” “I believe that I cannot by my own understanding or effort, believe in Jesus Christ my Lord, or come to him. But …READ MORE

Healer of our every ill, Light of each tomorrow, give us peace beyond our fear, and hope beyond our sorrow. The subject of “healing” has always been a touchy one for me. This is probably because, especially when I was a child and teenager, people would often ask if they could pray for me to …READ MORE

“Silent night, holy night…” Tomorrow is Christmas Eve, the night when we celebrate the birth of the Christ child. It is a joyous and happy time for Christians everywhere as we give thanks and praise for the One who brings us life, grace, forgiveness, and hope. That thanks and praise will be shown as we …READ MORE

So when you are offering your gift at the altar, if you remember that your brother or sister has something against you, leave your gift there before the altar and go; first be reconciled to your brother or sister,* and then come and offer your gift. (Matthew 5: 23-24) The Advent and Christmas should be …READ MORE