Browsing the December 2016 archive of Fr. Reggie's Reflections

SOLEMNITY OF MARY, THE HOLY MOTHER OF GOD

Posted by John Sage on 12/31/16

A group of clergy in a small Alabama town decided to put a Christmas crib in the town square. They approached various individuals for donations. On the priest’s list was the editor of the local weekly, who favored the idea until the priest remarked: “Many people, especially children, would ... Read More »

CHRISTMAS, DURNG THE DAY

Posted by John Sage on 12/23/16

In the Gospel of St. John which we read today, we come to know the true greatness of the Savior. He is not only Son of Mary but also the Son of God. He is the only-begotten, and is truly God Himself. We cannot but marvel at the greatness ... Read More »

TRUE GOD AND TRUE MAN

Posted by John Sage on 12/18/16

Dr. John Coleman was the President of the Haverford College in Pennsylvania. He also served as one on the Board of Directors of the Federal Reserve Bank. Recently, he stepped down for a time from those distinguished positions. He wanted to experience again what it to work with his ... Read More »

THE MIRACLE OF CHARITY

Posted by John Sage on 12/12/16

The class in Sociology in a Mid-Western University was studying what various groups and organizations were doing for the poor and needy of the world. The professor asked one of the students to prepare a paper on the topic: “CHARITY THROUGHOUT THE WORLD.” Although the student was not a ... Read More »

NOW IS THE TIME!

Posted by John Sage on 12/03/16

In this Sunday Gospel St. John the Baptist appears with his exhortation: “Reform your lives. The reign of God is at hand...Prepare the way of the Lord...Even now the ax is laid to the root of the tree.” In other words, St. John the Baptist is saying: “Why wait ... Read More »