John Foley, SJ
In Sunday's Gospel, the people hunger for light. “Are you the light?” they shout to John the Baptist.
Ron Rolheiser
Hope is not simple optimism, an irrepressible idealism that will not let itself be defeated by what's negative. Nor is it wishful thinking, a fantasy-daydream that someday our ship will come in.
Eleonore Stump
The problem is that, for many people, this is a time of depression, not of joy.
Gerald Darring
The message of today’s liturgy is clear. The salvation we await with joy will liberate both the individual and the community.
Anne Osdieck
How can you ensure that the Spirit has opportunities to work in you?