In the midst of uncertainty, we have a "theophany" -- God showing himself to us. Sorry, this file runs a little long; I forgot to turn off the device.

We see very clearly that the human family is a global community.

There are tensions even within the Holy Family. We must not be surprised at the tensions within ours.

The account of the visit of Mary to Elizabeth is crowned by the Canticle of Mary, the Magnificat.

John the Baptist speaks of elementary, immediate acts of social justice.

Luke very deliberately fixes the time of the emergence of John the Baptist.

We lift up our heads with confident expectation of what God is giving us.

This is a king whom Pilate cannot fathom.

As we try to appreciate the gift of everlasting life, we find that anything having to do with love will help us.

Jesus, both priest and sacrifice, offered his own blood in the heavenly sanctuary.