Number of articles: 56

“Obeying God's will always means leaving our selfishness behind”

Just think, there are so many men and women on earth, and the Master does not fail to call every single one. He calls them to a Christian life, to a life of holiness, to a chosen life, to life eternal. (The Forge, 13)

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“Jesus is still looking for shelter”

Jesus was born in a cave in Bethlehem because, Sacred Scripture tells us, ``there was no room for them in the inn.'' I am not departing from theological truth when I say that Jesus is still looking for shelter in your heart. (The Forge, 274)

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“He has just been born”

Christmas. The carols sing Venite, venite, ``O come ye, O come ye.'' Let us go to him. He has just been born. After contemplating how Mary and Joseph care for the Child, I now dare to hint to you: Look at him again, gaze at him without ceasing. (The Forge, 549)

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“God humbled himself”

In Bethlehem is born our God: Jesus Christ! —There is no room at the inn: He is born in a stable. —And His Mother wraps Him in swaddling clothes and lays Him in a manger.

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“Where is he that is born king?”

Humility is another good way to arrive at interior peace. He has said so: ‘Learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart: and you will find rest for your souls.’ (The Way, 607)

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“As an apostle you have a great and beautiful task.”

As an apostle you have a great and beautiful task. You find yourself at the place where grace and the freedom of each soul meet. You are also present at that most solemn occasion in the life of some men: their encounter with Christ! (Furrow, 219)

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“Christ tells you and me that he needs us”

Christmas devotion.--I don't smile when I see you making cardboard mountains around the crib and placing simple clay figures near the manger.--You have never seemed more a man to me than now, when you seem to be a child. (The Way, 557)

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Commentary on the Gospel: Born in Bethlehem

Gospel for the Solemnity of Christmas, Mass at Midnight, and commentary.

Gospel commentary

Commentary on the Gospel: The Holy Family

Gospel for the 1st Sunday of Christmas, Solemnity of the Holy Family (Cycle B), and commentary.

Gospel commentary

Commentary on the Gospel: "In the beginning was the Word"

Gospel for the 2nd Sunday of Christmas (Year ABC), and commentary.

Gospel commentary