These reflections are a result of more than 40 years of ministry as a Roman Catholic priest. Most of these years I spent in the Diocese of Charlotte which covers Western North Carolina. Now I am retired, and live in Medellín, Colombia where I continue to serve as a priest in the Archdiocese of Medellín.

Solemnity of the Nativity of Saint John the Baptist—June 24

The child grew and became strong in spirit,                
and he was in the desert until the day
of his manifestation to Israel. (Lk 1:57-66,80)

The Lucan Gospel begins with two annunciation stories and two birth stories. Today we celebrate the Summer Christmas--the Birth of Saint John the Baptist.