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.

Saint John Neumann, bishop, January 5 (USA)

There is no fear in love, but perfect love drives out fear. (1 Jn 4:11-18)
https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/010522.cfm
“Fearless love” . . . is this a Melissa Etheridge song? No, it’s the First Letter of John, but the message is the same. We need a “fearless love” to be the persons God calls us to be and not be willing to settle for anything less. As we continue reflecting on the Word Made Flesh, we begin to see the implications of the Incarnation as we celebrate the coming of the One who calls us to live this “fearless love” of God and neighbor. Saint John Neumann was the immigrant bishop of Philadelphia. Today’s carol is El Niño Pobre (The Poor Child).