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Thought for the day   Our Gospel today omits —understandably? — the brutal massacre of the innocents.  While the story is indeed brutal, it is unfortunately not unrealistic.   Its omission [...]

Thought for the day   In a culture where God is, apparently, absent, it may sound strange to hear words such as “Do not be afraid” and “God is with us.”  Such assurances are at the heart our [...]

Thought for the day   Joy in believing might seem an “extra” in today’s challenging climate for faith. Many of us struggle simply to hold on, not to mention being exuberant about it all. And [...]

Thought for the day   It is possible to live a merely sentient existence, paying attention only to the immediate and being satisfied once the urgent appetites are met. It is hard to say how [...]