“John's Jesus has a totally different outlook. He does supply earthly bread to a crowd that hungers; but that is not the real marvel, for they will hunger again and so are not permanently better. The real marvel is that Jesus can give a bread from heaven that obviates hunger: the true (alēthinos) bread of… Continue reading Bread of Life: A Mutual Invitation of Participation
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Worth Revisiting: The Grace We Need
If she could stand, she would undoubtedly comprise all of 5 feet. Slowly, age and physical limitations have taken her ability to walk, then stand and the wheelchair that she once could move can no longer be done on her own. Yet on the inside “Grace” towers, a living witness to a profound spirituality, her… Continue reading Worth Revisiting: The Grace We Need
Worth Revisiting: Embracing Advent
As Pope Francis opened the year of mercy, it is a time to mark our conscious and concerted effort to be a continual witness of God's mercy in the world. This begins, as he notes, for each of us with our daily conversion of heart, a turning towards Christ and an acceptance of the love… Continue reading Worth Revisiting: Embracing Advent
Worth Revisiting: Invited into Community
It’s Worth Revisiting Wednesday! A place where you can come and bring a past & treasured post to share, and link-up with fellow bloggers! Co-Hosted with Allison Gingras at Reconciled To You. Have an hour to spare and share on a Saturday/Sunday afternoon or weekday morning after mass? I cannot think of a better way to… Continue reading Worth Revisiting: Invited into Community
The Grace We Need
If she could stand, she would undoubtedly comprise all of 5 feet. Slowly, age and physical limitations have taken her ability to walk, then stand and the wheelchair that she once could move can no longer be done on her own. Yet on the inside “Grace” towers, a living witness to a profound spirituality, her… Continue reading The Grace We Need
Worth Revisiting: Bringing Forth Our Gifts
It’s Worth Revisiting Wednesday! A place where you can come and bring a past & treasured post to share, and link-up with fellow bloggers! Co-Hosted with Allison Gingras at Reconciled To You. In better discerning where we are meant to be and what we are being called to do, there is usually the internal assessment of… Continue reading Worth Revisiting: Bringing Forth Our Gifts
Embracing Advent with Open Mind, Heart and Eyes
Linking up with Laura at Day by Day In Our World for 40 Days of Seeking Him! This Advent season, I find myself disenchanted with the stores, and the constant promotion of items to be bought in order to win smiles and love. Some years are like that we say to ourselves, and yet I know… Continue reading Embracing Advent with Open Mind, Heart and Eyes
Currently Vol 3: A New Perspective
Currently, I have been thinking about the people that enter into our lives, albeit sometimes unexpectedly, who enable us to glimpse a new perspective. We are reminded that the beauty of our journey as Christians is that as questions arise, our faith tradition is filled with deep convictions, “emerging” methods, and new beginnings! How thankful I… Continue reading Currently Vol 3: A New Perspective