Mary and Joseph present Jesus in the temple. Anna and Simeon "see" that Jesus is different, revealing an important lesson for us: learning how to "see" beneath the surface.

Jesus likens the kingdom of God to a farmer who generously throws his seed everywhere. Our invitation is to do the same, to spread seeds of love. Some of that seed will inevitably bear fruit.

God rewards the willing, because grace builds upon nature. Becoming the greatest version of ourselves requires both discipline and grace.

How does Satan work? And how do we spot him?

Patience is a virtue. It's also necessary for discipleship. A lesson, then, from Saint Peter.

Sometimes life simply doesn't turn out the way we'd hoped. We ask God for assistance, and it seems like he's silent, or he doesn't act. What, then, can give us hope? Consider the life of John the Baptist.

John the Baptist calls Jesus, "the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world." As Catholics, what does this mean for us?

Forgiveness is never easy...but what's the alternative?