McFarlane says that she is “drawn to moments when people do things that are mysterious even to themselves.” The best-realized stories here are charged with these moments.
Spirituality
Posted inOf Other Things, Politics & Society
Our nation’s greatest contribution to religious thought is Alcoholics Anonymous
The genius of A.A. is that it is a proto-religious fellowship in which people in desperate need somehow rediscover the fire of a foundational miracle.
Posted inFaith, Pope Francis Homilies
Pope Francis: Reject “cosmetic” religion that is concerned with its outward appearance
“Humility never comes without humiliation. And we see Jesus humiliated on the cross,” said Francis.
Posted inFaith, In All Things
The Gospel of the 10 lepers seen through Catholic (and Hindu) eyes
I have been deeply influenced by Hinduism in preparing my homilies, but I have almost never mentioning Hinduism from the pulpit.
Posted inFaith, The Good Word
In contrast to the scatterer, Christ summons us to his side
In the ‘Lord of the Flies,’ the one who slanders and scatters, isn’t out there, in the dark, he’s within them.
Posted inFaith, The Word
The Righteous Ones
The introductory line to Jesus rsquo parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector is as important to understand as is the parable itself The Gospel of Luke the only Gospel in which this parable is found sets the scene Following the parable of the unjust judge and the widow Jesus ldquo also t
Posted inFaith, In All Things
The Spirituality of Henri Nouwen: Q&A with Gabrielle Earnshaw
‘If I were to summarize Henri Nouwen in one word, it would be love.’
Posted inPolitics & Society
Donald Trump make a place for faith
Some religiously motivated voters who make the case for Trump highlight two issues: his promise to appoint pro-life judges and his commitment to religious liberty.
Posted inArts & Culture, In All Things
David Oyelowo talks about faith and filming “Queen of Katwe”
The self-sacrifice of an individual and the self-possession of a community drew David Oyelowo to his role in “Queen of Katwe.”
Posted inFaith, In All Things
Seeking peace on the other side of fear: author Q&A with Hallie Lord
Recognizing that life is hard and being at peace are not mutually exclusive.