We expect too much from politics, more than it can or should provide. Only prayer can transform us.
Prayer
Posted inFaith, Interviews
The Jesuit chaplain of the House is retiring. Here’s what he wants you to know about members of Congress.
It’s easy to be mad at politicians, Father Conroy says. But they are human beings doing a hard job in a toxic environment. So we should pray for them, too.
Posted inFaith, Short Take
‘O God, let 2020 go to hell.’ A New Year’s prayer of rage
Lord, I don’t know what it actually means for a year to go to hell. But if hell is hot, let 2020 burn.
Posted inAdvent Reflections, Faith
Jesus tries to lower expectations—but that doesn’t mean he will let us down
A Reflection for the Fourth Wednesday of Advent
Posted inAdvent Reflections, Faith
Mary’s Magnificat reminds us that God is close to those the world forgets
A Reflection for the Fourth Tuesday of Advent.
Posted inAdvent Reflections, Faith
Elizabeth’s question to Mary at the Visitation is one for all of us.
A Reflection for the Fourth Monday of Advent
Posted inAdvent Reflections, Faith
Wouldn’t it be nice if an angel told us what to do in a dream?
A Reflection for the Third Friday of Advent.
Posted inFaith, The Word
Today’s Gospel reminds us we need good teachers we can trust.
The Gospel shows how Jesus preaches: through words and actions.
Posted inFaith, The Word
Do you know your purpose in life? Scripture can help you discern.
The disciples are at work, fishing or mending nets, and Jesus invites them to embark on a new vocation
Posted inFaith, The Word
How willing are you to accept God’s call?
Samuel and Peter serve as models for how to react to new beginnings and calls to serve.