By embracing my own exile, I can learn a lot about the human need for God. In my yearning, I began to understand Emmanuel.

In Michael’s reflection we are reminded to intentionally use our senses to encounter God everywhere, including in the brokenness of the world.

If Isaiah's prophecy comes to life - lofty inhabitants and cities brought low - then on that day will LGBT+ people be embraced, BIPOC can walk with heads held high, and people will no longer be caught up with the “-isms” of an infrastructure that breaks people down instead of building people up.

In Justin’s reflection we are inspired by St. Francis Xavier who embodied the heart of a missionary: to open the doors of our hearts and homes to encounter the foreigners, migrants, and poor around us.

Let us continue to feed the hungry, but also let us seek the root causes of hunger and disparities in our society that allow for this sin to continue.

In Lynn’s beautiful video reflection that includes calming indigenous music and evocative images, we are implored to hear the cry of the poor and have justice as our belt, as we journey to the holy place where the lion shall lay with the lamb.

This image of a bridge stretching from the feet of one group to another fits in beautifully with my theology. That which is hateful to you, do not do to your neighbor. That is the whole Law, the rest is commentary