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Mission Statements
In Luke 4, Jesus begins his public ministry by quoting from Isaiah 61. Our faith asks how aligned we might be with this same mission.
Silence Is Not An Option
In both the life and ministry of Jesus and the witness of the early church, speaking truth to power was a critical action.
Holding On Tight And Not Letting Go
There is much in our lives that may hold us back or distract us from hearing or responding fully to God's call.
Stay Focused And Don’t Sweat The Small Stuff
In today's gospel story, Jesus remains focused on what is his to do and does not let fear stop him from loving.
Breaking The Yoke Of Babylon
Today's scriptures provide a cautionary tale about following the ways of Babylon versus following the way of Jesus.
Alternative Skill Sets
In today's gospel passage, Jesus is offering some commentary on the skill sets that are needed in God's kin-dom.
A True Friend Of Jesus
Mary Magdalene offers us a profound model of friendship with Jesus and each other that we would do well to study and imitate.
The Disruptive Nature of Healing Work
Jesus said he came to "bring not peace but the sword." In this he was speaking to the difficult work of disrupting "negative peace."
Letting Ourselves Be Allured
In the Catholic tradition, our sense play an important role in the spiritual life, and God can use them to speak to our hearts.
The High Cost Of The Low Price
The biblical call to address worker justice and economic exploitation is a robust and prophetic tradition in our scriptures.
A Model For Our Times
The feast of John the Baptist offers us a chance to reconnect with our earth and the responsibility to speak truth to power.
A Radical Willingness To Listen
In today's gospel reading, Jesus offers a vision of nonviolence that came to be emodied in the life and teachings of Martin Luther King Jr.