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.

Saints Basil the Great & Gregory Nazianzen, bishops & doctors, January 2

Responsorial Psalm
R. All the ends of the earth have seen the saving power of God.
All the ends of the earth have seen the salvation by our God.
Sing joyfully to the LORD, all you lands; break into song; sing praise.
R. All the ends of the earth have seen the saving power of God.
https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/010226.cfm
The fourth century was a critical time for the church as it reflected on God’s salvation in the mystery of Christ. Basil the Great (330-379) and his best friend, Gregory of Nazianus (329-390), helped the church to celebrate its faith in God’s wondrous love. https://youtu.be/QlqSAyp34TU?si=Um4lWdkSwBk6JDj7