Thoughts on how we, as imperfect people, can strive to practice perfect love. No thoughts on St. Raymond of Penyafort, however! (St. John XXIII Parish, Knoxville, TN)

Epiphany and St. André Bessette encourage us to look for God's manifestation in simple, ordinary things. (St. John XXIII Parish, Knoxville, TN)

A special Christmas Mass for those experiencing pain or loss. Introductory comments written by Becca Bass. Homily on John 1:18 and Matthew 1:1-25. (St. John XXIII Parish, Knoxville, TN)

Asking children and parents for insights on what it's like to be a baby, how to raise a baby, and why God had Jesus be born as a baby. (St. John XXIII Parish, Knoxville, TN)

Hannah and Mary. Our hearts exult! Our souls proclaim! (St. John XXIII Parish, Knoxville, TN)

Sitting with those -- like Elizabeth and Zechariah -- who had no idea what they were waiting for. (St. John XXIII Parish, Knoxville, TN)

On Paulist President Eric Andrews' 50th birthday, we celebrate two other people of faith who have gone before us: St. Joseph and Servant of God Isaac Thomas Hecker. (St. John XXIII Parish, Knoxville, TN)

Advent is a time of waiting for God to break forth in our world in unexpected ways. But when the unexpected happens, do we perceive the hand of God? (St. John XXIII Parish, Knoxville, TN)

Isaiah invites us to see God's promise of a Messiah as part of the entire sweep of Judeo-Christian salvation history. Do we trust in God's promises as Abraham, Moses, Elijah, and John the Baptist did? (St. John XXIII Parish, Knoxville, TN)

Another "better together" pair of Scriptures: Isaiah 40:1-11 and Matthew 18:12-14. Do we assist God in accomplishing what God promises? (St. John XXIII Parish, Knoxville, TN)