Jesus comes down from the mountain to be at the same level with the disciples and the gathered crowd, and he expresses his solidarity and blessings for the poor and oppressed with a warning to the rich.

As Jesus calls the first disciples, he invites them to take on more than they can handle, but in community with God and each other, they will be prepared for all that lies ahead.

Anna and Simeon teach us how to listen to the Holy Spirit by waiting with patience and dedication for the Lord's will in our lives, and in doing so, a process of refinement occurs, bringing us closer to God and our fellow humans.

Jesus reveals his mission statement as he reads from the scroll of Isaiah, words rooted in liberation and justice. Led by the Spirit, the mission we share in Christ’s name remains unchanged in an ever-changing world.

Jesus' public ministry begins with a memorable sign, changing water to wine at a wedding in Cana. Jesus' reluctance to participate in this way reveals the wider glory and grace of God, who is never reluctant to intervene on our behalf.

As we celebrate the Lord's Baptism, may we remember how our own Baptisms unite us as a faith community, where we support one another by being cautious with expectations, and instead relying on Christ's faith to guide and sustain us.

We have so many people in our lives who share their wisdom with us, which is especially pertinent as we greet the Wise Men once more this Epiphany. A reminder of the expansive/inclusive good news that a Savior is born!

From the birth of creation, to the birth of Jesus in flesh, and after His resurrection, God's life has been, and always will be, a merciful truth and grace of a redeeming divine love, and is the light of all people.

Christmas Eve is a day steeped in tradition and nostalgia where the radical Good News on the incarnation can be easily lost. Today we're reminded that old news is still good news for all creation as Christ is born!

Mary showed us a faithful and joyful way to to say "yes" when she was asked to be the mother of Jesus, and may we have an equally loving and praise worthy response when the Holy Spirit arrives in our lives.