AN INCARNATION OF INTENTION
Because his coming was so intentional, so resolute, it is virtually impossible to separate the coming of Jesus Christ from his earthly life, his teaching and ministry, his crucifixion, and the resurrection. The prophetic message of Isaiah 61 foretold a coming Messiah: “The spirit of the Lord God is upon me, because the Lord has anointed me: He has sent me to bring glad tidings to the lowly, to heal the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives and release to the prisoners.” As the prophet wrote, “By his stripes we were healed.” Because he willingly removed himself… Read Complete Article »


In Closing, A Doxology
The music is centuries old. So are the words. Inspired by the message of Psalm 117, Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow is a familiar musical selection throughout Christendom and one with a revered place in many versions of the Catholic hymnal. More than a few Catholic liturgists know … Read Complete Article »


The Worker and the Work
The most careful reading of the Gospels reveals very little information concerning him, and yet all of that is complimentary. St. Matthew used the word righteous to describe him and referred to him as a descendant of King David. What few recorded events involve him show him to be godly, obedient, devoted … Read Complete Article »


Of People and Paper
In the course of the ongoing economic crisis, among the more surreal reports are those involving corporate executives and the matter of projected year-end bonuses. Esteemed, multi-national concerns have ceased to exist, stock market value in the trillions of dollars has simply evaporated, and thousands of people … Read Complete Article »