Religion can be described as a framework that encompasses a set of beliefs, behavioral expectations and a sense of belonging.  The religious leaders Mark refers to had all three of those, yet Jesus described what they had created as something empty...

Jesus inspires us to put to use the light He’s given us. We are called to engage in the world in order to make a difference. Christians through-out the ages have helped draw others to Christ by their actions, and we are certainly seeing this in...

The religious leaders of the time had established a form of religion primarily based on performance.  Religion was about doing, and the religious leaders of the day saw themselves as examples to follow.  Jesus spoke about who we are.  The Good News of...

The gospel of Mark is written so that the Church does not forget that Jesus, who we are called to follow, truly was and truly is the Son of the Living God.  He has authority in the spiritual realm, He has authority in the physical realm and it is His...

The message of Christmas is a message of birth and an opportunity for rebirth. Our imperfections are covered by the perfection of Jesus who although equal with God, humbled Himself, and became one of us. Christmas is a reminder of that great...

We tend to think of prayer as us doing the talking and God doing the listening, but prayer is just as much about us listening and allowing ourselves to hear from God. God speaks through everything He has created, He may speak through those around us...