There are so many themes in this Christmas season that comes to a close today. Light, gift, family, the humanity and divinity of Jesus (incarnation), etc. One that I had not paid so much attention to in previous years really …
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You are a beloved child of God….
And we are, “not because of any righteous deeds we have done but because of his mercy” (Titus 3:5)
As this new year begins, perhaps a resolution would be to remember that we …
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Are we naturally creatures of responsive love or are we reactionary creatures of a variety of emotional responses good, bad and ugly?
Habitual responses can be difficult to break especially in intense situations. Old habits of responding out of our …
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You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind, and with all your strength.
We find this quote in both the first reading and Gospel this Sunday. Jesus quotes the …
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How can I let go of my selfish desires to support marriage covenants?
The Scripture this week allows for reflection on the beauty of the covenant between Adam and Eve and on the Sacrament of marriage.
My wife and I …
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This Sunday’s readings involve Jesus telling his disciples how they should receive others. The disciples were arguing about who should be considered first. Then Jesus put a child in their midst and their attitude changed because who would reject a …
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In our Second Reading this weekend, St. James insists that authentic Christian Faith is always accompanied by good works. We are not saved by faith alone. We are not saved by works alone. We are saved by faith and works …
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Fortunately, I grew up in a Catholic household nurtured and knowing from my earliest memories that God loves us very much and very perfectly. He loves us even in moments when we aren’t necessarily “lovable”. ..and yes, even when we …
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Which Commandment is greater?
Love your God or love your neighbor?
They’re actually more related than you might think.
Find out how in Matt’s Connecting Point reflection for this week.
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Nobody can simply vindicate and consent that suffering is a reasonable condition for those who are harmed, coerced or oppressed; tolerance for violence against anyone is not a christian perspective. It is rather a revolutionary and radical choice to hold …
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We all have desire to be light to others, to be kind, compassionate and gentle. Yet, that desire can often be too easily squelched by moments when we react out of anger, frustration, fear and negativity.
Our inherently narcissistic self …
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It can be very tempting to share what’s on your mind in the moment. Whether it’s with a friend over coffee, or for the whole world to see on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or even in a text, we want our …
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How can I be more generous with my love?
We are all loving people God created us with love, in love and for love. Unfortunately, there are times when our humanity gets in the way of sharing that love freely …
Christmas is the joyful celebration that our God is a God who is
“Emanuel”, meaning “God With Us”. Beyond the Christmas Season, God will
continue to be “with us” every day. One way to help us to continue the
spirit …