Understanding our reconciliation with God as a wedding feast, with the wine of Christ reserved for us until now, helps us appreciate the depth of meaning of the first sign of Jesus’ mission among us.
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.
Fr. Bob shares the story of the Columbans, their approach to mission as "working themselves out of a job" by helping local churches thrive, and his insights on joy.
Sister Mary shares about her congregation’s work to bring Christ to every aged person in their care. She reminds us that John the Baptist gave hope to the people of his time and called them to repair the broken roads within their hearts.
Diego shares the mission of LISI, a lay ministry in Mexico, and how his organization supports their work with funding and volunteer missionary opportunities to help thousands of youth overcome poverty in neighborhoods and indigenous communities.
Though mountains may fall, today’s readings remind us that God’s love will always stand, and time will bring us the culmination of His Reign on earth. Keep walking the path of Christ, and stay vigilant.
When he came to the United States, Father Benjamin Chinnapan transformed his hospital chaplaincy work into an opportunity to raise funds and awareness for Dalit people in India who suffer from generations of discrimination and poverty.
Far from considering his followers as above contemporary movements, Jesus points out our potential allies and partners in society, people of good will who share with us a passion for the poor and vulnerable, recognize our faith community’s contributions, and may even give us a glass of water, with time to chat, along our common way.
Sister Teresa Paul shares the importance of Catholic health care and how it creates a positive difference for so many people, especially in the rural areas her community's network serves.
Rev. Fr. Chris Arockiaraj, shares about the growing Catholic Church and missionary opportunities in his home country of India as well as helpful discernment and preparation processes.