by Megan McKenna Sirach 3:2-6, 12-14 | Colossians 3:12-21 | Matthew 2:13-15, 19-23 "Who are we drawing into the circle of God?" For us, just days after the child is born, danger appears. Oh, the book of Sirach seeks with folk wisdom in the culture of the Jewish family to teach what the commandment "Honor … Continue reading CHRISTMAS 2013: Reflection for the Feast of the Holy Family, Dec. 29
CHRISTMAS 2013: Reflection for the Feast of the Holy Innocents, Dec. 28
by Rose Marie Berger 1 John 1:5-2:2 | Matthew 2:13-18 "A voice was heard in Ramah, sobbing and loud lamentation; Rachel weeping for her children, and she would not be consoled, since they were no more." (Matt 2:18) Why, the rabbis have asked through history, are the tears of Rachel different from the tears of … Continue reading CHRISTMAS 2013: Reflection for the Feast of the Holy Innocents, Dec. 28