Building on the Word

Santa and St. Nick

The history of Santa Claus can help us appreciate more deeply the meaning of Christ’s birth.

Jesus, unlike other guests, is coming for the mess of our lives.

Our salvation does not depend on our goodness—only on God’s goodness.

When the things we take pride in are destroyed, it is then time to place our pride in God’s faithfulness.

When you are tempted to doubt what will happen after death, look at what is happening before death.

Zacchaeus moments are when we thought we were only going to observe but then discover that Jesus has something different in mind.

The fact that God is searching for the one who is lost does not mean that God has forgotten those who are faithful.

Every time we pray, we remember who we are and we grow more sensitive to God’s grace.

Blessings give thanks to God for the goodness that is already present in a person, place or thing.

Words and ideas can only bring us so far. It is only when we ground ourselves in God’s personal love for us, that we can find peace.

With so many needs around us how can we make a difference? This video suggests that those who would serve should find value in the small gesture.

There are more women than men in today’s gospel, and that is unusual. The culture in which Jesus lived was dominated by men.

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