“She will bear a son…” (Matthew 1:21). Entering the fourth Sunday of Advent, our time for preparation is almost up. There is no stopping time and there is no stopping the birth of Christ on Christmas day. Mary and Joseph knew exactly where to place the newborn King in their lives. Their journey towards Bethlehem…
“What did you go out to see?” (Matthew 11:8). For the third week of Advent, John the Baptist continues to remain in the spotlight. The Gospel this Sunday captures one of the few direct interactions between Christ and John. The Baptist knows that there is someone coming to fulfill all that he has spoken about,…
“With…fire,” (Matthew 3:10). The life, mission and message of John the Baptist is always striking and captivating. From the way he is dressed, to his residence in the desert, to his talk of radical repentance, vipers, and fire. John’s desire is to shake up our world view. This Sunday, he highlights the fragile and profound…
“Stay awake” (Matthew 24:42). At the beginning of our preparation period for the coming of God, Jesus gives us both the intention and challenge of his earthly inbreaking. God comes to earth to gain our attention and He does this because He knows that our focus is, too often, not on Him. Have you ever…