Lent (Page 2)

[Note: Today’s guest blog is written by Michael Stachura. Michael and his wife, Allyson, have been members of Spiritus for 10 years. He says, “we try to live a Mother Earth friendly lifestyle including managing our multi-acre veg and flower gardens in Honeoye Falls chemical free while providing  a healthy habitat for butterflies, pollinators and birds.” Thanks for your contribution today, Michael!] Lately I have been reflecting on labels, and how we name things and people to give them meaning.  For example,…

On the feast of St. Joseph, we remember a man who brought great love to his ordinary tasks and everyday life.

In today's readings we witness men who use their power over women and men who act as allies. We are called by faith to address gender-based violence.

In today's readings, we witness the perpetual cycle of ending and rebirth and are invited to surrender to this mystery.

Through practices like Centering Prayer, we offer an ongoing and ever-deeper consent to God's will and action in our lives.

Throughout history, those who challenged the status quo were demonized and persecuted. Jesus was one of those figures.

Our lives are full of limitation and promise. At our core, however, God assures us that we are enough - however much we can bring today.

Water is everywhere in the bible and is gift from God for all of humanity. It is a matter of our faith to make sure we preserve and share it.

The promise of a 'new heaven and a new earth' are within our reach if we make the deep commitment to social justice and equity.

In a culture steeped in violence, we are offered a chance to turn from our ways and seek the means to a peaceful future.

One of God's 'love languages' is mercy. Mercy is a form of non-punitive accountability that has the potential to transform relationships.