Writings for the Journey

As the new year begins, there are many disturbing things happening in our world. There are wars, people suffering from hunger and the basic needs of life, many as the result of war, problems in government, and in family life. The list is to numerous to enumerate. But...

The Church celebrates the feast of Epiphany in the first week of January. The word, “epiphany,” comes from the Greek which means “manifestation” and refers first to the appearance of the magi at Jesus’ birth. Jesus becomes recognized not only by Jewish people but by...

Add some extra joy to your Christmas Season by clicking the link to hear Mary Hopkin sing the beautiful “Virgin Mary Had a Little Baby.” “Virgin Mary Had a Little Baby” Virgin Mary Had a Little Baby Oh, oh glory hallelujah       Oh, oh pretty little...

It is delightful to recall the story of Jesus’ birth with angels, shepherds, and in a stable with the animals. Then there is the mother’s love for her new born child, and Joseph’s concern for his new family. Following is the story of the magi’s arrival from the East....

When Mary said to the angel “Be it done to me according to your word,” she must have had a beautiful relationship with God. Her relationship with God required a great trust. She must have had a relationship that was unique for a person of her age and station in life....

Advent is a time of waiting. What are we waiting for? Mary and Elisabeth were waiting for the birth of Jesus and John the Baptist. Their waiting had purpose. Their children were growing within them. It was a matter of life or death. In Advent, we are asked to wait. We...

As we celebrate Thanksgiving, please read some quotes from Brother David Steindl-Rast: “The root of joy is gratefulness. It is not joy that makes us grateful, it is gratitude that makes us joyful.” “We are never more than one grateful thought away from peace of...

In our life, we face many possibilities. We have to make choices as to what we are going to do, when we are going to act, with whom we are going to spend our time. There are many decisions to make. There are people who urge us to join them in their cause. There are...

In a very short time Pope Leo has published a second Apostolic Letter on the meaning and purpose of Christian education. In his letter he emphasizes that education must refer to the whole person, not only a person’s mind. He wants to make sure that Christian education...

As we travel on our spiritual road, we do not travel alone. There are those who have gone before us. What they provide is a sustaining legacy that does not die with them. They have passed on to us not only what they have said but who they were. This legacy comes to us...