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Fr. Charles Bouchard, OP breaks open the readings for the Solemnity of the Holy Family, pointing out that the Holy Family did not exist simply for itself, but for also showing God's presence incarnate in the world. May our families give witness to how, in some way, their imperfections can be made perfect through the grace of God.

On this Feast of the Immaculate Conception, we ponder the conception of Mary, the Mother of God, an event that was so tiny it could not have been seen or apprehended when it happened, and yet haad enormous consequences for the world, and we open our eyes to try to apprehend the many ways God still works marvels in our world through tiny events.

On this Memorial of St. Ambrose, whose words were as sweet as honey, we are challenged to look at our own use of words. Do they reflect the Word Incarnate? Can we speak more clearly and charitably to others, so that our words have a greater positive effect?

Jesus had mercy for Matthew the tax collector, and so called Matthew to follow him. God has extended that same mercy to us, and so we are called to go out and extend it to others, showing them mercy and calling them to something better.

In a parable about his ministry, Jesus said "We played the flute for you, but you did not dance. We sang a dirge, but you did not weep." Are we involved in the church and in the world around us, or do we just sit on the sideline of life?

John the Baptist was beheaded for speaking truth to power. People are still dying for the faith today, and we must ask ourselves if we have the courage to speak up for the truth, even if doesn't put our lives at risk?

Jesus was Transfigured on the mountain in order to strengthen Peter, James, and John for the his death and the task that lied ahead of them. Fr. Charles Bouchard, OP breaks open the readings for the Feast of the Transfiguration to say that this vision should strengthen us all to face our own death and the death of those we love with realistic hope and faith.

A Word of Hope by Fr. Charles Bouchard, OP.
Jesus was discounted by the people of Nazareth because he was too "familiar." Is Jesus' message too "familiar" to us or are we willing to listen to it anew?