Today’s first reading begins telling us that “God sets a father in honor over his children; a mother’s authority he confirms over her sons” (Sirach 3:2). Thus we are astounded when we hear Jesus’s words, further on in today’s Gospel when he tells his parents, “Why were you looking for me? Did you not know that I must be in my Father’s house?” It seems as though he is suggesting that they do not have rightful authority over him. Yet the narrative continues: “He went down with them and came to Nazareth, and was obedient to them.” More…
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Home for the Holidays and a White Christmas in Georgia 22
Happy Fourth Sunday of Advent, Everybody!
It’s officially the shortest week of the year — Just two days till Christmas. So if you havent’t started decorating that tree, yet…
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Gaudete! 9
A Prayer, Tears, and Embrace 15
There are some moments when no words will suffice. Only prayer, tears, and an embrace.
Our heart and prayers at Biltrix go out to the children, parents, and community in Newton, CT. May the Lord console and help them as they recover from this horrible tragedy.
Prayer of Saint Francis More…
Biltrix Review of “The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey” 21
Biltrix Gives Peter Jackson’s Hobbit 5 Stars and 2 Thumbs Up!
From left to right: Meriwether Branybuck, Legolas, Fr Jason Smith (standing in for Golem), Gandalf, Bill the Pony, Thorin Oakenshield, Peregrin Took
The Logic of Christianity — What’s Missing? 16
I stumbled across an article this morning that I found particularly amusing: The Logic of Christianity: What am I missing?
The author was being rather tongue and cheek and admitted that she understood that many Christians would not see things the same way she sees it, so she asks, “What am I missing?” More…
Our Lady of Guadalupe’s Eyes 7
Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe 12/12/12
This is the last repetitive date you will see in your lifetime,… maybe.
Let’s take two steps back in time then, from 2001 (article), back to 1531 (event), and have a privileged look through the eyes of Mary. More…
“Choose Life” Banned as Unconstitutional 28
Banned as Unconstitutional
Photo Credit: Carolina Pregnancy Care Fellowship
For North Carolina residents looking to tout pro-life values on their state-granted license plates, disappointment abounds. U.S. District Court Judge James C. Fox has ruled against plates that read “Choose Life” — unless the state government also creates a similar design for individuals who support abortion rights. — The Blaze
Generation Shock 8
Of all the places I’ve ever been, the greatest culture shock I ever experienced was in Taiwan. More…
Logos Meets Cosmos, A Voice of 1, Crying out in the Desert 5
“Prepare the way of the Lord,
make straight his paths.
Every valley shall be filled
and every mountain and hill shall be made low.
The winding roads shall be made straight,
and the rough ways made smooth,
and all flesh shall see the salvation of God.”
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