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Sometimes You Need To Get Up CLose
Today's feast invites to "gaze upon the cross" and explore the theology of the cross more deeply in our lives.
Reaching Out, Staying The Course, And Finding Our Way In The Wilderness
Sometimes in life we find ourselves in a very real desert or wilderness situation. Our readings invite us to trust and not lose heart.
Everything And Everyone Belongs
Our scriptures today invite us to appreciate the significance of the ordinary and remind us that God can use our whole lives - not just the good parts - for a higher purpose.
Saints and Colonizers: Taking The Perspective Of The Marginalized
Our scriptural tradition offers us one from the vantage point of those subject to empire. We must align our actions and faith accordingly.
When In Doubt…Include
God is ever-calling us to be agents of inclusion. May we take up the challenge to "build longer tables and not higher walls."
This Is Not Normal
In Jesus' ministry, he brought a sense of urgency to his ministry because he knew what was at stake. We can do the same in our lives.
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.
Let the Whole Church say, “Wow!”
The experience of awe and beauty might urge us to say a heartfelt, "Wow!" which Anne Lamott says is one of 3 essential prayers.
The Hard and Necessary Self-reflection and Recommitment
Welcome to Lent 2024! We are glad that you have joined us on this journey. Every day during this season we will offer short reflections on the themes of Lent and how these might connect with life today. We certainly look forward to your being an active parcipant through your comments, suggestions and feedback. As in the past, the blog will feature some guest contributors, and we start Ash Wednesday with a guest! Michael Marshall, who is fully committed to…
My electric Vehicle Journey
New experience driving a non polluting car.
Black Catholic History
Black Catholic history is a rich and often neglected part of Catholic history.
What can be recycled?
Answers to questions about recycling plastic bags, batteries, envelopes, clothing, bicycles, cooking oil and plastic containers.