Nearing the End Times
As we near the end of the Church (Liturgical) Year, our Sunday readings are focused on the end times. At first glance, it sounds like...
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Living as Missionary Disciples
The Pope’s prayer intention for this month is that every baptized person may be engaged in evangelization, available to the mission, by...
Nothing really depends on me
I am writing this as I am in quarantine for testing positive for COVID-19. While my symptoms are mild, I am unable to go about life as...
What's my attitude toward my possessions?
Jesus tells the young man who comes to him, “Go, sell what you have, and give to the poor and you will have treasure in heaven; then...
Following Jesus on his terms
It’s not always easy to follow Christ. Of course, as his disciples, we desire to follow him, but to follow him means we must do it on his...
Surrender your fears to Jesus
Fear shuts us down. Fear moves us to turn in on ourselves. We deafen our ears to the sounds around us and close our eyes to the world...
Acting from the Heart
For those of us old enough to remember, the comedian Flip Wilson popularized the phrase, “The devil made me do it.” This quip blames the...
Broom-Tree Moments
Have you ever had a “broom-tree” moment? In 1 Kings 19:1-8, Elijah is fleeing from King Ahab and Jezebel who are evil and murdering all...
Why do we work?
When the crowds follow Jesus, he tells them, “Do not work for food that perishes but for the food that endures for eternal life, which...
Realizing our purpose in God's possibilities
A common question we humans ask is “What is my purpose?” We wonder why we are alive on this earth. We search for meaning in our...
Prayer at the end of a restorative retreat
My heart has been restless. My soul has been thirsting. I have felt buffeted by the winds of life, the chaos of daily activities. I've...
When we are weak, then we are strong
Following Christ is not easy. When we give our hearts and lives completely to Christ Jesus, we will experience backlash from others,...
Faith & Suffering
Jesus tells the woman who touched his clothes, “Your faith has saved you. Go in peace and be cured of your affliction.” (Mark 5:34) Jesus...
Be still in life's storms
For a short story, Mark 4:35-41 is packed with meaning for reflection. Mark tells us that “as evening drew on” Jesus decided to cross to...
Intentionally sow seeds of faith, hope, and love
It is fitting that as Ordinary Time begins along with summer, we hear Jesus’ parables of seeds. Jesus tells us that the kingdom of God is...
Praying Amen
What do we mean when we say “Amen”? Amen is derived from the Hebrew āmēn, which means “certainty,” “truth,” and “verily.” It is a word...
Spring Morning on the Potomac
Sun's rays breaking through clouds. Ducks and geese float silently through Water ripples with the morning tide. Shells with crews scull...
Trinity of Relationship
We are created in God’s image and likeness (Genesis 1:26-27), which means we are created for relationship. The Holy Trinity is...
Plug into the Power of the Holy Spirit
I love the Pentecost images of “a noise like a strong driving wind” and “tongues as of fire.” (Acts 2:2-3) These images are reminiscent...
Clouds of Glory
After Jesus’ Resurrection, he appeared to his disciples to encourage them and prepare them to continue his mission. Because they were...