The preaching of the Baptist shook the conscience of many.  That desert prophet was saying in a loud voice what they were feeling in their hearts:  it was necessary to change, to return to God, to prepare oneself to welcome the Messiah.  Some approached him with this...

Over the centuries, the Baptist has become a call that keeps urging us to prepare ways that will allow us to welcome Jesus among us. Read more Read:  Our citizenship is in heaven, and from it we also await a savior (Phil. 3:20)

The end is put before our consideration at the beginning of the new liturgical year. Read more To read:  Indignation and hope

Jesus’ trial probably took place in the palace where Pilate resided when visiting Jerusalem.  Meeting there one April morning in the year 30 are a defenseless defendant named Jesus and the representative of the powerful Roman imperial system. Read more Read:  Jesus,...

A better knowledge of apocalyptic language allows us today to listen to Jesus’ hope-bringing message without falling into the temptation of sowing anguish and fear in people’s consciences. Read more Read:  Do not be carried away by all kinds of strange...

The contrast between the two scenes cannot be any greater.  In the first scene, Jesus puts the people on guard against the religious leaders.  In the second scene, he calls his disciples to take note of the poor widow’s deed. Read more Read Let yourselves be drawn by...

Thirty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time, B (November 4, 2012) Jesus is asked which of the commandments is first. The question concerns us, never mind if it comes from the scribe who assents or the Pharisee who dissents. READ MORE ARCHIVE 1 (03/31/1997-02/23/2001) ARCHIVE...

Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time, B (October 28, 2012) St. Augustine reminds Proba of the teaching that discounts talkativeness: our Father knows beforehand our needs. Hence, we are asked to pray not so that God may know what we want, but rather so that we may have a...