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To be the “salt of the earth” means to give flavor, preserve, and purify the world through the Gospel. It involves influencing others positively, drawing out the best in them, and remaining firm in faith. It means serving courageously, especially the poor and marginalized, despite effort, resistance, and cost.
The angel Gabriel delivers a message that not only does God favor her, but that she is soon to conceive and bear a Son. Mary’s initial reaction is to “ponder” these words, seeking to comprehend their significance.
When we celebrate the foundation of the Vincentian community on January 25th, we can be attentive to the fact that it occurs on the Solemnity of the Conversion of St. Paul. Both events direct our attention to important beginnings and I like to think of them together.
Something I’ve always admired but have not been especially good at is practicality, being commonsensical about what to do and realistic about what actually can be done.
John the Baptist holds an important place in our Advent preparations. For most of us, the most common instruction that we hear from John at this time is that simple “Prepare ye the way of the Lord.”
While the Scriptures shed light on every age group, there are passages which are tailored to one particular life stage.
Two weeks before Thanksgiving each year (on Wednesday of the Thirty-second Week in Ordinary Time), our daily liturgy offers the story of the ten lepers whom Jesus cures.
If asked the question, “Have you ever been disappointed in God?” I suspect there might be one or two hands raised — or maybe even all of our hands!
Can a day go by when we are not driven to wonder, “Why did God let this happen?”
I remember preaching a Sunday homily and having a number of people come up to me after to say how much they liked it. I recall going back to my Community house and at dinner letting everyone know how well my sermon was received and the applause it got.
Jesus lived in a patriarchal society. A woman depended upon a man to protect her rights—a father, a husband, a son. A widow could be in a particularly vulnerable position.
“New Beginnings”. It’s a phrase that brings up any number of memorable scenes.
