As baptized Christians, we are called to ordinary lives that imitate Jesus and his mission.

We hold the joyful and the painful in our hearts as we live our mission of manifesting God’s love.

On the Feast of the Holy Family, resolve to become an “intimate community of life and love” that is sustaining, healing and growing.

Both women are filled with the Holy Spirit during their joyful visit.

The most economically-challenged in any society preserve their God-given capacity for joy as a vital resource that we can all learn from and develop, as we wake up to the freedom and happiness of living in harmony with God’s plans that the Messiah has made possible.

During our Advent journey, John the Baptist guides us to a more authentic witness to Christ, God’s Word made flesh.

Living the Advent season to the fullest prepares us to receive Jesus at all times and in all circumstances.

God builds a lasting house of peace and justice, paid for by his saving word.