Leading the Way
There are many examples of false prophets in history. Some of these gifted charlatans have led people away from family and friends. They have led people to do evil things,…
Category: Weekly Reflections
Gospel Meditation
Who did you come to see? A version of this question is posed by Jesus many times in the Gospels. He asks it of Andrew and John when they begin…
Jesus Is Headed Your Way
One day, we heard the news that a possible tornado was heading our way. We live off of a highway, and it was traveling along that very road. My wife…
Is Our Lady of Guadalupe Only a Cultural Devotion?
Question: Is Our Lady of Guadalupe only a cultural devotion? Answer: You may be familiar with Our Lady of Guadalupe from devotions in Hispanic communities. There is a rich heritage…
What do we know about St. John the Baptist?
Question: What do we know about St. John the Baptist? Answer: We know quite a lot about John the Baptist from the Gospels and other historical sources. John was the…
What is the Immaculate Conception?
Question: I’ve heard people call Jesus’ conception by the Holy Spirit being “immaculately conceived.” Is that what the Immaculate Conception is? Answer: While these two events are often confused, they…
Gospel Meditation
What does it mean to be worthy? There are a few different ways to approach this question. Today’s Gospel highlights two: the way of the Pharisees and the way of…
What is the Story Behind the Advent Wreath?
Question: What’s the story behind the Advent wreath? Answer: Each season in the liturgical calendar comes with its own local and regional rituals. During the Advent season, wreathes adorn church…
Wide-Open Eyes
When my first child was born, we had a nursery created for him that featured images from “The Beginner’s Bible” painted on all the walls. (You may have seen this…
Gospel Meditation
“I’m never getting enough rest! How can I possibly be ‘asleep’?” In a world of jam-packed schedules and high anxiety levels, physical rest may be hard to come by. Yet…