The Lord will give you the bread you need and the water for which you thirst. No longer will your Teacher hide himself, but with your own eyes you shall see your Teacher, While from behind, a voice shall sound in your ears: "This is the way; walk in it.” (Is 30:19-21, 23-26)
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Tonight is the night of the Velitas in Colombia. According to tradition, the little candles are lit in front of the homes to light the way for the Virgin Mary whose feast day is tomorrow. Through his preaching, Saint Ambrose (339-397) was responsible for the conversion of Saint Augustine (354-430) who followed the Way of Christ with great love.
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 Ambrose, bishop & doctor, December 7
