Voices

Michael R. Simone, S.J., is a contributing editor at America and pastor of Gesù Parish in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
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Divine salvation advances because unlikely characters say yes to grace.
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Luke warns us: Deeper understanding of the Gospel can be disruptive.
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How do you proclaim God’s promises with boldness?
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The baptism of Jesus is the first demonstration of the loving relationship that all believers will come to share with God.
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Jesus’ disciples today must seek opportunities to share the divine love they have received.
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The Gospel for Christmas Mass at dawn reminds us that distinctions of “sacred and profane” are constructs of the human imagination.
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When we find the place God has made for us, we will feel right at home.
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The miraculous star and exotic messengers reveal Jesus’ messianic role.
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Even the simplest moment has in it a world-changing significance for anyone who is ready to find the work of God.
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Many dreamed of an apocalyptic day when God would sweep oppressive realities away.