Will we ever really understand our faith? I doubt it. Will we ever really learn to live by it? I hope so.

Many homes proudly display pictures of family members or of times not to be forgotten Some of these pictures are individually framed Others are combined two or three photos hinged together As we celebrate this Marian feast the church offers us two depictions of Mary In the Western church this

We are no longer content to live with full bellies but empty minds.

We may not be able to explain the miracles, but we cannot overlook one very important element in each story—God works marvels through ordinary people.

Today’s readings reveal once again that God chooses ordinary people and confers on them extraordinary responsibility.

There are so many people searching today, people hungering for instruction, good people who are looking for direction.