Readings: Jeremiah 33:14-16 1 Thessalonians 3:12—4:2 Luke 21:25-28, 34-36 Returning to a scene from childhood can be disconcerting. Why? Because remnants of a world long past arise and compete with ...
I made my first Communion when I was 8. I had waited long for it, was dressed up in a dress, veil and shoes, all of them white. I was ready for the big moment. Then, Msgr. Higgins gave the homily. He ...