You may have heard the story about the young boy who thought John the Baptist’s middle name was Harold. He was confused over the words of Isaiah describing John as a “herald” in the desert. You may have also heard that later this same kid thought God’s name was may have also heard that later…
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The Gospel today takes us down to the banks of the Jordan River, where we encounter John, the “herald in the desert.” John is a wild-looking man whom God sustains by providing grasshoppers and honey for his food. God sent John the Baptist to announce the coming of Jesus. In the same way, God calls…
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The liturgical year begins with the Advent Season which starts four Sundays before December 25 and ends at the Christmas Vigil Mass. There are two themes to this season, both reflected by the term “advent” which means “coming.” First, this season is a period to prepare for the celebration of the Nativity of the Lord…
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