Why is bad news so much easier to believe than the good?
Scripture
Posted inFaith, The Good Word
Mary shows us what Christ truly expects from Christmas
Have you ever noticed how many of our popular, secular Christmas songs are not about the day itself but rather about hope and longing as that date draws near?
Posted inFaith, The Good Word
George H.W. Bush and the call of fruitful leadership
If you are wondering about those who lead you, ask yourself: Do they call you to something higher, something that demands your own growth?
Posted inAdvent Reflections, Faith
In supreme exhaustion Christ still gives of himself
All of us occasionally have “last straw” moments in our lives, when we feel we simply cannot bear the weight of one more demand.
Posted inFaith, Faith and Reason
Without the love of neighbor, there is no salvation
Being a Christian, a partner in the paschal mystery, means sacrificing, thinking of others, following Jesus—even to laying down one’s life for others.
Posted inFaith, The Word
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.
Posted inFaith, The Word
How can we imagine a different world?
Many dreamed of an apocalyptic day when God would sweep oppressive realities away.
Posted inFaith, The Good Word
Advent is a time to face your fears
Praying in a time of fear is a bit like learning to ride a bicycle. It goes against the grain of fear itself.
Posted inFaith, The Good Word
The Solemnity of Christ the King tells us time has a destiny
Something that happened more than 2,000 years ago will draw all of time, all of the longings of the human heart, into itself.
Posted inFaith, The Word
Are you paying attention to God’s advancing kingdom?
In Luke’s Gospel, the kingdom appears gradually, like the gathering clouds of a storm.