Walking in Darkness

Walking in Darkness

When you piece it all together, you’ll see that Mary, as quiet as she was, moved in significant ways—both before and after her marriage to Joseph. After her encounter with Gabriel and hearing the tremendous news that she was to be the mother of the Messiah, she “arose...
Taking Captivity Captive

Taking Captivity Captive

Most likely we have seen many lovely images of the Madonna and Child in recent weeks, and should have the nativity before our eyes for the weeks to come. Despite her recent hardships and a horizon darkened by impending challenges, the Blessed Mother is always depicted...
Today’s Babushkas

Today’s Babushkas

Most grandmothers today are old enough to remember the Soviet Union (if only for their formidable athletes at the Olympic Games), and most were aware of the collapse of the Berlin Wall in 1989. Before the advent of smart phones, we saw the jubilant images on our...