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ADVENT WEEKDAY
Let there be abundant peace
The Book of Isaiah promises abundance for nations that live in peace. With the U.S. engaged in two long-running wars, we do well to ask: What is the economic outcome of not being at peace? Columbia University economist Joseph Stiglitz estimates the ultimate price tag for the war in Iraq alone will reach $3 trillion or higher, when factors such as the cost of health care for disabled veterans, surging oil prices, and the economic impact on families who have lost breadwinners are considered. Let us pray this Advent for the coming of the Prince of Peace.
TODAY’S READINGS: Isaiah 25:6-10a; Matthew 15:29-37
“He will swallow up death forever. Then the Lord God will wipe away the tears from all faces.”
to your soul-searching questions
Order priest or diocesan priest?
How do I know whether I'm suited for being an order priest or a diocesan priest?
I’m happy to count among my friends Franciscans, Jesuits, Oblates, Paulists, Marists, and even the rare Camaldolese monk. I also know and love a small army of diocesan priests. I’ve often wondered why each one entered the ministry and, in particular, wound up in the “lifestyle” he currently enjoys. Because I’m curious and also pretty bold, I always ask. Their candid replies have helped me appreciate the process of discernment, the power of the Spirit, and ...
Scripture and tradition
What do Catholics believe about scripture and tradition?
This question is a little like asking, "To whom must I listen: my mother or my father?" For those who view scripture and tradition to be separate—or even in opposition, the answer may be surprising. “Sacred tradition, sacred scripture, and the teaching authority of the church,” says Dei Verbum, the Second Vatican Council’s document on divine revelation, “are so linked and joined together that one cannot stand without the others.” Let me ask t ...