Father Anthony reflects on the startling tenderness of the Gospel in John 4, where Jesus waits at Jacob’s well and speaks to a Samaritan woman—crossing boundaries of history, prejudice, and shame with the simple request, “Give me a drink.” He explores how Christ does not approach her as a case to be judged, but as a soul to be known—thirst meeting Thirst, loneliness met by the steady gaze of mercy.

Father Anthony Gramlich, MIC, gives us insight as to why Catholic priests wear rose-colored vestments on the Third Sunday of Advent, also known as Gaudete Sunday.

Father Anthony reflects on the verses of Matthew to remind us that even little actions can manifest God’s grace in our daily lives.