A parish community, no matter how it is formed, is the “Body of Christ. We are more than a group of individuals who happen to be physically in the same space.

One of the buzzwords among internet literati is “social media influencer.” That’s “digital speak” for someone who has an impact on what others think, say, and do.

As we celebrated Word of God Sunday this past Sunday, I explore two things that have opened my eyes to the significance of the Word of God.

Today I ask you to imagine where you might expect Jesus would begin his mission and who would he choose?

Let’s look at God’s imagination and the imagination of St. Vincent de Paul.

My parents were dreamers. Their dreams kept them going.  

The Jerusalem headhunters would not have been very interested in Jesus’ leadership team. They preferred the way rabbis were picked from among the most promising in their schools.

Have you ever forgotten an important anniversary or birthday? Hopefully, it was not an event significant in your relationship with a spouse, parent, or child. It is a sad day when we forget.

Here I present in the Pope’s own words some insights for modern Magi seeking God.

We all know the story of the birth of Christ … Mary, Jesus’ birth, a manger, shepherds, wise men, etc… But do we understand that Mary’s motherhood was part of a process?