All of us occasionally have “last straw” moments in our lives, when we feel we simply cannot bear the weight of one more demand.
Prayer
Posted inAdvent Reflections, Faith
What does it mean to fear the Lord?
The person who fears the Lord will follow his or her conscience.
Posted inAdvent Reflections, Faith
What we can learn from Isaiah
God calls us to him, urging us to make the twisting and laborious ascent to where he dwells in wisdom, holiness and love.
Posted inExamen, Faith
Fr. James Martin, S.J.: This Advent, prepare to wait
To carve out time for prayer in Advent, why not cut back on the craziness of Christmas preparations.
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Patiently waiting for Christ: “He’ll be here directly.”
Throughout this Advent, our readings invite us to focus our waiting on the greatest hope of humankind, the coming of Jesus Christ.
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How do you find joy in everyday life?
Even the simplest moment has in it a world-changing significance for anyone who is ready to find the work of God.
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How can we imagine a different world?
Many dreamed of an apocalyptic day when God would sweep oppressive realities away.
Posted inFaith, Last Take
Father Thomas Keating’s parting wisdom for a divided church and country
Father Keating left us a powerful but unlikely solution to our current national crisis: centering prayer.
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Are you paying attention to God’s advancing kingdom?
In Luke’s Gospel, the kingdom appears gradually, like the gathering clouds of a storm.
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How are you preparing for Christ’s coming?
John the Baptist affirmed that God was at work, preparing a savior who would clean out Israel’s spiritual and moral corruption.