When he took the Child Jesus in his arms, the old man Simeon tells Mary that the Child is destined for the fall and the rise of many in Israel, and to be a sign that will be contradicted (Lk 2:34).

The holiday season is a time of celebration and togetherness, but it is also marked by a rise in drunk driving incidents. As we move toward New Year’s Eve, and still with the merry spirit of Christmas ...