Month: December 2022

Merry Christmas: Reflection on Mother Mary and The Child Jesus

It’s totally natural for someone with a mature spiritual life to have ups and downs, to have many lessons learned, and to reflect on those lessons during times like Christmas. There are several lessons I learned that I would like to impart on you this Christmas season. Some are theological, and some are tidings of…
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Reclaiming Advent Amid Secular Christmas Celebrations

My wife and I were shopping in Hobby Lobby last week when I overheard a worker say, “We’ve had Christmas stuff out for so long that I’m sick of it already!” Look at the date. It’s only the beginning of December. We still have three weeks to go, and this poor man made his comment…
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Book Review: The Picture of Dorian Gray

I have been so knee-deep in theology books over the last few years that I haven’t spent much time reading novels. But when my priest recommends one to me, I am always sure to squeeze in some time to read it. The most recent novel I was led to is a classic by Oscar Wilde.…
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