The quiet erudition of Doctor Peter Kreeft abounds in “Food for the Soul: Reflections on the Mass Readings (Cycle C),” a spiritual potluck for anyone seeking insights into Scripture without being assaulted by footnotes or continual references to critical commentators. 

The Colorado blue spruce is not only our state tree but one of the most attractive evergreens found in our diocese. The blue spruce — along with the Fraser fir, balsam fir, white pine, scotch pine and white spruce — all make fine, fresh Christmas trees. Tis the season for trees and boughs and a bright star to help us find the way.

Greetings brothers and sisters in Christ. In my last letter, I proposed that we might take time to better understand what happens at the Mass.