As Dan and Tom walked toward Independence Hall in Philadelphia, during the recent Right to Life march and celebration, they approached a homeless man sprawled on the street corner–in the bitter cold. Some would say that had his mother undergone an abortion, he would not have to experience his protracted suffering. Faithful Christians would say […]

Following up from the prior episode, Dan and Tom continue to explore and, yes, wrestle with reconciling God’s greatness with the suffering that comes to all of us–even to His disciples. Anyone can agree that these difficult experiences test us in every way–especially our faith. But do these tests represent a disciplinary chastisement from a […]

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Why do we say God is great? And why do we so often say that phrase only in response to a good thing that has happened? Do we only glorify God in our happiness? Where is the joy in our sorrow? We don’t always know the answers because, as St Paul tells us, “…how unknowable are […]

“Epiphany of our Lord”, also known as “Little Christmas” and “12th Day of Christmas”, all names given to the season in which we glorify God by giving thanks and praise to the baby Jesus.The liturgical readings tell us, as they always do, the great and royal significance of this season going back to the Hebrew prophets, […]

“Dan and Tom recall fond childhood memories of their Christmas experiences, from Dan’s father’s great “puppy surprise” to Tom’s mistaking hi-rise blinking red light for Rudolph! However, the emotional highs (and subsequent lows) of the secular Christmas pale in comparison with the deep and profound joy of the Incarnation–of the inbreaking of God’s kingdom on […]

Advent is hope, one that anticipates joy. So, that implies joy has not yet arrived. The prophet Isaiah (“the Lord is Salvation” We italicized “is”, because Christ is Salvation). God’s message of hope and the promise of joy also implies a warning, of the joy we could lose if we don’t accept His offer of freedom. We are in exile, from the sin […]