Presenting Scriptural proof that Mary and Joseph drove a Dodge.

Imagine the meeting of Mary and Elizabeth, and consider the awareness of God's favor which these women enjoyed.

Joy is made of stern stuff.

In the midst of further horror (San Bernardino), we join with the ancients who longed so deeply for a straight path to God.

Embrace Advent -- the alternative to Black Friday.

What is truth?  We refrain from the cynicism of Pontius Pilate and embrace the fullness of truth to be found in our suffering servant.

The end of the world?  In light of the griefs of the past week (Paris massacres), perhaps God is giving us a chance to begin the world!

"The widow's mite" and our concerns about being good "stewards" of the temporal affairs God has entrusted to us.

The homilist was away from the ambo throughout October.  -- We consider our call to holiness as we remember Pope Francis and his evocation of Dorothy Day.

"Whoever is not against us is for us."  As we reflect on the visit of Pope Francis to the United States, we are to find every strength and advantage in a principle of inclusion.