January 1, 2023 Many Protestants and even some Catholics shudder and bristle whenever we call the Blessed Virgin Mary “The Mother of God.” How could she give birth to God who created the universes and all that is created? Well, she certainly gave birth to the human nature of Jesus and gave him a body,Continue reading “Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God”
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Second Sunday in Ordinary Time: “Do whatever he tells you”
January 16, 2022 So now what is Jesus supposed to be and to do? Last Sunday, God spoke: “You are my beloved Son, Jesus; with you I am well pleased.” So now what? What is Jesus supposed to do next? Start talking! Start doing! The human part of Jesus is not sure what his nextContinue reading “Second Sunday in Ordinary Time: “Do whatever he tells you””
Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God
January 1, 2022 Growing up in the early 1940s, we were taught more about Mary and devotions to her than we were taught about Jesus – in my catechism classes at least. Over the centuries, our Catholic Church created a goddess-like cult for Mary. She was much more approachable than Jesus, it seemed, and equallyContinue reading “Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God“
Harvest and Hope 