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The ascension of Jesus is one of the most overlooked feasts in the liturgical calendar. But this feast has great implications for humanity. In the ascension, Jesus exalted our human nature as he placed it at the right hand of the Father. May we never forget our dignity shown in the ascension of Jesus into heavenly glory.

We love new things and God loves new things too. In fact God makes all things new. He is always bringing about renewal in the world and in our lives through our love.

Tragedy strikes everyday. What does this tell us? First, tragedies serve as warnings reminding us to be ready since we don't know when our last day on earth will be. Secondly, Jesus reminds us that tragedies are not the result of punishment from a wrathful and vengeful god, but rather God is patient with us and gives us every opportunity in this life to repent and return to him.

Our readings today remind us of the importance of grace in the Christian life. We see this free gift of God at work in the life and calling of Isaiah, Simon Peter, and Paul. Where have you seen the grace of God at work in your life?

If you've ever been to a Catholic wedding you have heard the passage from our second reading. It is the most popular wedding reading from St. Paul meditation on true love. yet it has nothing to do with marriage. Love is central to the Christian life, but we use that word in so many ways. Paul gives us here the most beautiful description of true Christian love.

If you've ever been to a Catholic wedding you have heard the passage from our second reading. It is the most popular wedding reading yet it actually has nothing to do with marriage. Love is central to our Christian faith, yet this word is used in many different ways. St. Paul gives us the best description of what Christian love is all about. 

Today we celebrate the third of Jesus' epiphanies, the wedding at Cana. In this first miracle Jesus is doing much more than helping a couple in their time of need. He is revealing himself to be the true bridegroom of humanity as foretold by the prophets like Isaiah in the first reading. Today we reflect on the depth of the relationship Christ wants with us, a relationship like that between husband and wife.

I always wanted to go on an adventure and in the magi did just that. We can go on that great adventure too if we only follow their example which will lead us to the greatest treasure imaginable, the Christ child.

We gather today for another Christmas celebration, but with all the festivities we can often forget about what the true message of Christmas is, the same message proclaimed all those year ago by the angel to the shepherds. Today that same message is proclaimed anew to us: Do not be afraid, a savior has been born for you and here is a sign by which you will know him. Merry Christmas.

Today is Gaudete Sunday where we are commanded to Rejoice! What do you rejoice in? Where do you find your joy? As Christians our joy is not found in gifts and presents, but in the Lord who is coming to us and is ever near, most especially in the Eucharist.