Posts from 2026 (Page 3)

While often sentimentalized in our culture, gospel love is an active force that seeks justice and care for neighbor - even our enemies.

Jesus returns to the wilderness to remember who he is, what he is here for and to find strength for the journey.

We are reminded in today's readings of our deep kinship and connection - with the past and the future - and to remember that bond.

No matter how the world looks, God continues to do something new and surprising. Our job is to notice and cooperate with it like Mary did.

Complaints, while part of the human experience, make us forget the vast loving presence and blessings that exist all around us.

Addressing patriarchy, sexism and harm against women is part and parcel of our discipleship call to create beloved community.

When Lazarus came out of the tomb, he was alive but still bound. What still keeps us bound that needs to be released?

Our scriptural tradition presents us with the full array of human emotion and action. May we have the courage to stay steady and open through it all.

In today's readings we hear people plotting harm against others. This should give us pause to explore the stories we tell about others.

Today we celebrate the feast of St. Joseph - a man who took the ordinary seriously and lived a life of extraordinary faith.

The prophet Isaiah's word echo with modern implications related to climate change. We must forge ahead with hope and action.

Many of our modern traditions around St. Patrick's Day have little to do with the actual man who offered grace - even to his captors.