Like the light of the Mission Mountains, the full experience of Jesus' salvation is a reality that cannot be captured in word or image, but must be entered and experienced to be understood.

Jan. 8, 2023, The Epiphany of the Lord: In this Sunday’s readings, the church reflects on the way that an insignificant place like Bethlehem drew the entire world to itself when it revealed the presence of God in the newborn Jesus.

Jan. 1, 2023, The Octave Day of Christmas, Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary: Mary is the fundamental channel of God’s grace in the new covenant.

Dec. 25, 2022, The Nativity of the Lord: This Christmas night, Luke’s Gospel presents the image of an anointed and holy child between two world-spanning powers: The Roman Empire and the heavenly host.

Dec. 18, 2022, The Fourth Sunday of Advent: The fact that women hold central roles in biblical narratives is nothing new.

Dec. 11, 2022, The Third Sunday of Advent: This week’s Advent message reminds us to take seriously the slow work of anything meaningful.