As I looked over this week’s readings, one word came to mind. That word was “why?” The readings, especially the second and the gospel, begin to answer that important question. I believe that the failure to answer that question before...

What is the worst sin you can commit? If you look in the bible under the Ten Commandments in Exodus 20, you will see that the first commandment is against idolatry. It has higher precedence than even respecting God’s name....

Today’s readings have a powerful message for us as a Catholic community. Let’s look at the context. It is the first Sunday of Advent Year A. The day itself speaks of a new beginning. Not only is it the first...