1st Day – Misa de Gallo Informed Faith John the Baptist wanted to make sure if Jesus was really the Promised One. He sent two

Beyond Words Jesus tells a parable about two sons. One was rebellious. Rejecting his father’s request to work in the field, he refused to go.

Star of Jacob In the past some actually believed that stars ruled human destiny. The position of one’s star at birth will determine success or

3rd Sunday of Advent Rejoicing Everything we do is dictated by one desire: to be happy. Joy is actually a by-product of doing things that

Signs God gives us signs of his love on a daily basis: a magnificent morning, the animating air, a new lease of life or the

Children Children do not always know what is good for them. They only want what delights them. Parents should know better. But a child can

Elijah Jesus compared John the Baptist to Elijah. In many ways he had the qualities and spirit of this old testament prophet. Elijah was fearless.

Gentleness Jesus was a very gentle person. He always knew where to stand. He was courageous when conflict of principles would arise. Yet he was

Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception Grace When Mary was born, she looked very ordinary. She smiled and cried and had to be cuddled in her

Freshness The Israelites were a people of the desert. They were familiar with desert life: the dryness, the need for water, less vegetation. But in