Memorial of Saints Basil the Great and Gregory Nazianzen, Bishops and Doctors of the Church

Happy 8th day of Christmas and 2nd day of the New Year!

“I write you these things about those who would deceive you.” 1 John 2:26

While in discernment of a meaningful New Year’s resolution, the above passage from 1 John prompted me towards entering a new avenue in the hopes of shaping my faith on a deeper level.  The above-referenced passage was written for all people for all times.  Deceit is part of human nature.  We live in a world filled with false and misleading information/news, etc.  This past year, we experienced the overwhelming “fake news” phenomenon. 

Today is the feast of St. Basil the Great and St. Gregory Nazianzen, Bishops and Doctors of the Church.  The deceit of the day for these two great men was refuting the teaching of Arius concerning the controversy over the divinity of Jesus.  Just as John the Baptist lived and breathed the truth of Christ, so did St. Basil the Great and St. Gregory Nazianzen.  That is my prayer for all of us.  St. Basil the Great, St. Gregory Nazianzen and St. John the Baptist, Pray for us!
 
And now I am off on vacation! I did a recorded reflection which you will hear in this space on Sunday, feast of the Epiphany. I return on January 11 and will post again on January 12. Please pray for safe travels for me and my friends! Thank you!!!