Merry Christmas, and Happy New Year!

Dear readers, Merry Christmas, happy new year, and a belated happy Solemnity of Mary the Mother of God! I hope your holiday celebrations were merry and peaceful.

And, in case you missed it, last month I once again joined John Morales on the Morning Air Show, this time to talk about hospitality as a gift. Listen here. I reflected on this topic in the midst of holiday party-having, and how the act of bringing together (and feeding!) people is its own gift. So if you’re feeling a little fatigued from hosting friends or family over the past few weeks, just remember, it was truly a gift you gave them, one with metaphysical and spiritual benefits for you.

I will next be on Morning Air next Tuesday, January 9 at 7:10 am eastern (give or take; the time is somewhat subject to change) and I will actually be talking about Christmas still - and why Christmas’s spiritual lessons are ones you take into the entire year. Think charity, almsgiving, and especially joy. Find your station here, or listen live online here.