To truly follow Jesus, we must move in close to Him. From a distance, His teachings may seem unreasonable, but proximity reveals the truth and makes discipleship possible.

As we celebrate Christian Unity Week, we are invited to pray for Christians outside our immediate circle and reach out to the weak and broken in our community by being the Body of Christ God calls us to be.

Mary’s words, “Do whatever he tells you,” remind us to follow the Lord’s guidance and use our gifts for the good of the community, bringing about abundant joy.

My mother taught me that Christmas is about recognizing Christ in others. Jesus came not in royal splendor, but in humility, obscurity, and poverty, revealing where true holiness can be found.

On the feast of the Ascension, we are called to hold onto love so we can share it with others and keep the message and spirituality of the Ascension alive.

John the Baptist’s call to repentance includes concrete acts of justice: share with the poor, be honest, and treat others with fairness. These actions help us prepare the way for the Lord during Advent.