(For the audio version of this blog, please visit: http://brothersinchristcmf.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Mass-Blog-for-the-Baptism-of-our-Lord-2022.mp3) A crime wave overtaking major cities is making residents ponder the roles of their lawmakers, police and religious authorities in bringing peace back to their communities. But as the hearts of those in power converge to try establishing covenants by law, those with the REAL […]
(For the audio version of this blog, please visit: http://brothersinchristcmf.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Mass-Blog-for-the-Epiphany-of-the-Lord-2022.mp3) We sing of Bethlehem as that “little town” where Jesus was born. This Sunday’s first reading (Is 60:1-6) adds even more to its strategic importance: The riches of the sea shall be emptied out before you,the wealth of nations shall be brought to you.Caravans of […]
(For the audio version of this blog, please visit: http://brothersinchristcmf.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Mass-Blog-for-the-Feast-of-the-Holy-Family-2021.mp3) The readings for this Feast of the Holy Family help us realize that love for our own families is like a garment one grows into with the help of wisdom. Children learn formative lessons from their parents and eventually embrace them as they start their […]
(For the audio version of this blog, please visit: http://brothersinchristcmf.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Mass-Blog-for-the-4th-Sunday-in-Advent-2021.mp3) Many think of the event that inspired our observation of Christmas as a beautiful myth—a symbolic way to establish peace on earth. Others believe in it as historic fact. But the realities of our world can divide us more than the myths intended to unite […]
(For the audio version of this blog, please visit: http://brothersinchristcmf.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Mass-Blog-for-the-3rd-Sunday-in-Advent-2021.mp3) “The abundance of a grateful heart gives honor to God even if it does not turn to Him in words. An unbeliever who is filled with thanks for his very being has ceased to be an unbeliever.” – Paul Tillich, German-American Christian philosopher There is […]