As we navigate the challenges of life, these words become our beacon, guiding us towards a deeper connection with Jesus. They remind us that our faith is not in vain, that in Jesus, we find a relentless advocate, a friend who assures us of our place in Paradise.
Read MoreThe psalms were a source of comfort and faith for the people of the Old Testament, who sang them in both good times and bad, and passed them down through the generations. Jesus prayed them too. At Mass, we continue this tradition and remember the perseverance and faith of those who came before us.
Read MoreSeveral times recently, elderly people have written or said to me (an elderly people, myself): "I don't know why the Lord is leaving me here."
Read MoreWhen we hesitate to ask God for what we want, we are already not doing what God wants.
Read MoreWe have all been told at various times in our lives to share openly what is on our minds and hearts. Especially when upset or angry, keeping things inside and letting them fester day after day is a temptation to avoid.
Read MoreYou may have heard this definition of "insanity" often credited to Albert Einstein: "doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result".
Read More"There's gotta be more...I think to myself” What is it that you seek? What are you looking for? When will you know that you've arrived?
Read MoreThink of it this way: gravity holds me down. It holds everyone else down, too. But this is a personal matter: gravity holds me down.
Read MoreFirst Lent, then Easter. Jesus told us: You will be sorrowful, but your sorrow will turn into joy (Jn.16:20). We sorrow at the awful grief that humanity inflicts on itself: genocide in Ukraine, millions of abortions, and little children living hungry and lonely.
Read MoreOne of the truths of our faith is that God relates to each of us uniquely. He speaks to me in a way unique to my understanding and does the same for all of us, wherever we are on our spiritual journey.
Read MoreIf you are reading this, you are probably comfortable. Along with technology, you likely have access to the physical necessities of life, like food, shelter, and basic medical care.
Read MoreFr. Ron Gonzales reminded us of the Our Father in his blog "Thy Will Be Done." Here's some thoughts about what we say just before that: "Thy Kingdom Come."
Read MoreJesus said, Peace I leave you. My peace I give you. We might ask: How do I know I've accepted His peace? Here are some measures to start with.
Read MoreThese four simple words we quickly say every time we recite the "Our Father" without giving much thought to its significance. But can we agree that God's will is good for us, and correct, and life-giving, and perfect even when I don't know what God's will may be?
Read MoreIn the morning, my computer screen fills with the image of a far-away golden galaxy, swirling with stars. The image makes me feel how tiny I am, a fleck in the cosmos. And that makes me marvel that God should care about me.
Read MoreIf you use the social media app: Facebook, there is a place that designates our "relationship" status. I'm either in a relationship with a person often named or left blank. However, one of the more honest phrases often used is "It's complicated".
Read MoreAs we begin going back to Mass on Sundays, we might remember the practice of the apostles and the earliest disciples. After Jesus was gone and the Holy Spirit came, the first thing they did was go together to the Temple every day and meet in their houses for the breaking of the bread.
Read MorePerhaps you've heard these words from your spouse or good friend. Truth be told, it seems that many people these days have very little practice in being quiet and still--think of movie theatres, liturgical services, wakes, and even silent retreats.
Read MoreAlong with faith and love, hope is one of the classic three theological virtues but I think the least known and appreciated. It does, after all, have a focus on the future which necessarily means that it cannot be experienced in the way the other two can be in the present.
Read MoreAt Christmas, we're celebrating the beautiful mystery of the Incarnation. The Incarnation didn't just happen and end. It's more like the Big Bang, creation's beginning that is still expanding the cosmos and bringing more and more of us on this earth.
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