THOUGHTS from the
“TRAILER”
Rescued from the Tyrant’s House
What’s the big deal about baptism? Why do we do it? Isn’t it just some empty ritual? To answer that, it might be helpful to turn to Colossians 1:13. Paul writes, “He [God the Father] has delivered us from the dominion of darkness and transferred us to the kingdom of His beloved Son.”
Let’s Run
As I prayed with these words from Luke earlier this week, however, the line the Lord italicized and bolded for me was this one, “Let us go over to Bethlehem.” Given the familiarity I just confessed to, I oftentimes simply stumble into Bethlehem rather than journeying to Bethlehem, intentionally as did the obedient and attentive shepherds. Some translations of this passage tell us that the shepherds not only left for Bethlehem but that they ran!
What’s In a Name?
Some years ago, Archbishop Vigneron of Detroit shared something about the name “Emmanuel” that I have never forgotten.
Do We Really Believe?
As we rush towards the Solemnity of the Nativity of our Lord, I find myself thinking more and more about St. Joseph. The above passage, proclaimed last Sunday, continues to echo in my ears. Is there another man who can seriously rival Joseph for faith? Is there any intercessor who can better help us know what God can do to shattered dreams? Aside from Mary, who can teach us that, truly, nothing is impossible for God?