We aren’t even close to overreacting; we need to support our medical professionals; it’s normal to be afraid, but we don’t need to be conquered by our fear.
Spirituality
Posted inFaith, Faith in Focus
Judge Pope Francis against the Gospel—not your ideology
Many admire Francis. But has his teaching affected them? The evidence is mixed.
Posted inFaith, Last Take
My conversations with Jean Vanier raised many questions. I have no answers.
How could he see so clearly the need to respect the vulnerable and then abuse those under his spiritual care?
Posted inColumns, Politics & Society
Coronavirus is a physical and spiritual threat
At first blush, this “social distancing” sounds un-Christian, but we need to listen to medical experts.
Posted inExamen, Faith
There is more to Lent than just ‘giving up’
Try to see Lent as not simply a “giving up,” but an invitation from God to become the person God wants you to be.
Posted inFaith, The Good Word
Ashes and Masses cannot manipulate God
We are always tempted to make faith into something that we handle, not a way by which we surrender.
Posted inFaith, The Good Word
How two adverbs invite us to rediscover Lent on Ash Wednesday
How perfectly the prophet Joel summons us to Lent with those two adverbs: “Even now, says the Lord, return to me with your whole heart.”
Posted inExamen, Faith
Before Lent, count your ordinary blessings
In this last week of Ordinary Time before Lent, take time to reflect on the ordinary blessings in your life and cultivate gratitude for them.
Posted inFaith, Last Take
St. Ignatius, pizza and jokes: How I minister to college students
We are talking about God, life, joys, sorrows, prayer and Jesus. The Holy Spirit comes and stays the whole time.