The Thing with Forgiveness
Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time Last weekend we heard from Jesus about correction, which is something we are more inclined to give than we are to receive. “If your brother sins against you,… Continue reading
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Generous to a Fault
Thursday of Week 23 in Ordinary Time It’s easier to love unloveable people in theory. Or people who live on the other side of the planet. Or people who are long gone whose… Continue reading
Your Portion of the Race
The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary When runners run a relay race, each is responsible for a portion of the race. When the baton is passed, a new runner becomes responsible for… Continue reading
My Neighbor is My Business
Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time When the coronavirus pandemic hit in March and no one had a clue what was going on, and no one really understood what they were doing in response… Continue reading
New Wine & Old Wine at the Same Table
Friday of Week 22 in Ordinary Time St. Paul was addressing the rivalries and divisions within the Christian community in Corinth, reminding them that they all serve the same Lord and Master. Our… Continue reading
Fishing Wisdom from a Non-Fisherman
St. Gregory the Great, Pope & Doctor Jesus was a carpenter’s son. It makes sense he would have been a carpenter himself. So how does one who knows nothing of fishing invite others… Continue reading
In Service to a Common Mission
2 September 2020 Divisiveness happens because we tend to pick our loyalties. And we uphold loyalty as a value. But St. Paul had to remind the Christian community of Corinth that the ultimate… Continue reading
To Know & Be Transformed
1 September 2020 There is a presumption that those who are in positions of leadership especially in church leadership would know the mind of Christ. St. Paul certainly makes that declaration with confidence.… Continue reading
The Cross of Discernment & Shared Struggle
Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time It’s been a stressful last few weeks or last few months. It even seems like years. There’s been a lot of yelling, finger-pointing, name-calling. It’s been going on… Continue reading
Ready or Not
St. Monica If you’ve ever played Hide & Seek with children, or as a child yourself, there is some expected measure of fear and excitement when the It comes looking for you. But… Continue reading