"And without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him." Hebrews 11:6 What is it to have faith, to find hope and meaning both in this life and in a life eternal to come? More than… Continue reading On Faith and Reason
By chance you are reading this and expecting a 2017 romantic sci-fi film review, then you might be a bit disappointed. If however you find yourself, like so many in 2020, set apart by masks, news articles and divisive arguments than you have found a home. For those who know me well, I am a… Continue reading The Space Between Us
If we are blessed that we may discover that we can "find God in all things", be "surprised by joy", stand outside ourselves and see the world from a single perspective from which God sees it, integrated and whole. Studies in the Spirituality of Jesuits Vol. XX, 5, November 1989 Earlier this week, to my… Continue reading Flip the Script
"When the Jewish leaders saw the boldness of Peter and John and found out that they were uneducated and ordinary men, they were amazed and realized that they had been with Jesus... God wrought no ordinary miracles by the hands of Paul. " Acts 4;13; 19:11 Though perhaps missed, ignored or even denied, everything in life has potential within. From… Continue reading Worth Revisiting: From Ordinary to Extraordinary
Do you not know that the runners in the stadium all run in the race, but only one wins the prize? Run so as to win. Every athlete exercises discipline in every way. They do it to win a perishable crown, but we an imperishable one. 1 Cor. 9:24-27 Without months, even years of preparation,… Continue reading Running to Win
"Mom..we have NOTHING to eat in the house!" This familiar refrain, that can be heard echoing throughout our homes, never ceases to annoy us as moms who know better. Yet, if we take a moment to consider, what we are truly bothered by is the lack of understanding of what real need looks like by… Continue reading Worth Revisiting: Less Than Nothing
"But now, thus says the Lord, who created you, Jacob, and formed you, Israel: Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name: you are mine. " Isaiah 43:1 Our names could be considered the very first step in the formation of our identity in life. It is from there… Continue reading Called By Name
Mt 14:13-21 After the death of John the Baptist, Jesus understandably seeks to get away to spend some much needed time in prayer. With crowds constantly surrounding him, the time for renewal not to mention the time needed to grieve would prove formidable. His heart, however, moved by compassion on the people who were seeking… Continue reading Worth Revisiting:The Feeding of the 5000
"Let anyone who comes to you go away feeling better and happier. Everyone should see goodness in your face, in your eyes, in your smile. Joy shows from the eyes. It appears when we speak and walk. It cannot be kept closed inside us. It reacts outside. Joy is very infectious. " St. Teresa of… Continue reading Seeking Joy
Though now almost 2 years ago, this post still evokes such a vivid image of God's guiding hand when invited to lead us through all things big and small alike. God, I have found, is never outdone in generosity. Always the gracious giver, he longs to surprise us breaking into our everyday ordinary to do… Continue reading Worth Revisiting: When the Spirit Speaks
