It is through faith that Jesus touches the world.

"Do not be afraid; just have faith." In the gospels, the opposite of 'faith' isn't 'doubt'. It is fear. Our belief in the healing and restorative power of Jesus gives us the courage to face every difficulty in life that comes our way.

Through his obedience to God's will, Zechariah's mouth was freed to proclaim the truth that God is faithful to his promise to save his people.

The birthday of Saint John the Baptist falls on Sunday this year. We celebrate his Vigil Mass with great joy!

Jesus uses parables to bring the Good News to all.

"If a kingdom is divided against itself, that kingdom cannot stand. And if a house is divided against itself, that house will not be able to stand." The Eucharist is given to the Church to fill us with the Holy Spirit and to unite us as one body and one spirit in Christ.

"While they were eating, he took bread, said the blessing, broke it, gave it to them" In the great Sacrament of the Altar, Jesus has given the Church a means to enter into his once and for all sacrifice for sin. In the Eucharist, the mercies of God are made new.

"Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit..." Through our baptism, we enter into the divine life of the Trinity.

The Holy Spirit empowers us as disciples of Jesus Christ.

We are made for a relationship with God and this is our deepest thirst. God more than satisfies us with his very self by pouring his Holy Spirit within our hearts.