Jesus died on the cross so that you and I could here the same words from His Heavenly Father that He heard at His own Baptism, You are My Beloved; With You I Am Well Pleased.  (Gather At The Water: Sarah Hart)

Like the Wise Men, our encounter with Christ should call us to go home by another way.   (Home By Another Way - James Taylor)

Mary, Joseph and Jesus, the Holy Family provide for us a model of trust even when we don't understand. (Let It Be Done -Chris Muglia)

This Christmas Day, journey to Bethlehem for it is Jesus who can comfort our deepest fears and provide us our greatest hope. (Bethlehem -Chris Tomlin)

"He who sings, prays twice," so says St. Augustine. This week, in place of a homily for the 4th Sunday of Advent, I offer this mediation on the 54th Chapter of Isaiah entitled "My Kindness Shall Not Depart From Thee" written by Rob Gardiner with music by the London Symphony Orchestra and Spire Chorus. I hope this message brings you peace.   

As Christians, we do not look at life through rose colored glasses (or rose colored vestments!) but through eyes of faith that the Lord draws near! Rejoice!

It is that time again to prepare the way of the Lord.  Not always having the luxury of going on retreat like I did, how can we truly prepare the way of the Lord this Advent? 

Titanic, the "unsinkable" sank! Are we heeding the "signs" that we might be heading for an iceberg on our way to our heavenly destination?   ("My Heart Will Go On- Theme from The Titanic" - sung by Celine Dion)

Thanksgiving is a time to answer the question How Are You?  I am Just Great, because our God is Great.   (Tomlin - How Great is Our God, live Mass recording from our Contemporary Music Ministry - Anna McEntee soloist) 

Christ's Kingdom is not of this world, but we are. How to live in His Kingdom here on earth  (Hymn to Christ the King - Sarah Hart)