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Building on the Word is the personal website of Fr. George M. Smiga. A native of Cleveland, Ohio, Fr. Smiga was ordained as a priest for the Catholic Diocese of Cleveland in 1975. He presently serves on the scripture and homiletic faculty of St. Mary Seminary and Graduate School of Theology in Wickliffe, Ohio.

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Covid ChristmasChristmas has been difficult, disappointing, and dangerous from the beginning.

Doubt and Something MoreMary's Annunciation gives us insights into our call as well.

The Larger VisionJesus keeps stretching us to recognize our connection to the least among us.

Comfort with a ConditionIf we wish to be comforted, we must surrender to the Comforter.

Trusting the PotterThe challenge of Advent is to ask how will God use the difficult events of 2020 to make something beautiful.

When the King ComesOur concern for those who are in need must extend beyond the circle of our immediate family and friends.

The Gift of OpportunityWhatever opportunity God entrusts to us, however limited, is a gift we are to use.

Disagreeing with RespectEven as we disagree with others, we can still extend to them the respect we all deserve.

The Saintly ChorusThe Communion of Saints tells us that all of us as God’s holy people are connected to one another.

The Great Commandment in BeirutNo meaningful love of God is possible without love of neighbor.

The Coloring BookThe gospel calls us to accept the universal claim of God over all that is and the dignity of all God has made.

Serenity, Courage, and WisdomIn times of difficulty, there are some things that we cannot change, but others that we can.

God Thinks DifferentlyGod loves everyone as much as God loves us.

Hugging AngerWhen we recognize our own mortality, anger can slip away.

A Tiny Whispering SoundWhen we feel that God is absent, we may not be looking in the right places.

When There Is Not EnoughWhen we come to the Lord, we can find ourselves having more at the end than we had at the beginning.

Owning the PearlThe parable of the pearl tells us that fundamental change is possible if the pearl means enough to us.

When the Weeds ComeStructures in life are important. That is why it is so difficult when they have to change.

Humble PrideTrue patriotism is founded on humble pride.

Only a Cup of Cold WaterSmall gestures can declare what we believe and our willingness to work together.

Dogs and SparrowsGod is always taking joy in all that is. We should do the same.

Journeys of TrustMaking a journey we do not control requires trust.

Racism and FaithRacism is not limited to the individual intentional actions of bad people.

ABOUT

A Resource for Scripture, Culture and Faith

Building on the Word is the personal website of Fr. George M. Smiga. A native of Cleveland, Ohio, Fr. Smiga was ordained as a priest for the Catholic Diocese of Cleveland in 1975. In 1985 he received the degree of Doctorate in Sacred Theology with a specialization in Biblical Theology from the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome. He presently serves on the scripture and homiletic faculty of St. Mary Seminary and Graduate School of Theology in Wickliffe, Ohio.