Moving out of Denial

Lent provides us with opportunities to break out of routines that could inadvertently lead us into spiritual denial.

Inspired by Thursday of the Second Week of Lent
March 16, 2006
Jer 17:5-10
Ps 1:1-2, 3, 4 and 6
Lk 16:19-31

Mission Accomplished

How does God's mission stack up against NASA? How can we live the mission to be with Him, preach the Good News, and drive out demons?

Inspired by the Friday of the 2nd week in Ordinary Time
January 20, 2006
1 Sam 24:3-21
Ps 57:2, 2-4, 6 and 11
Mk 3:13-19

Holy and Imperfect Families

Holiness and perfection rarely go together, especially in family life. How God sanctifies our lives in and through the imperfect realities of our families of origin and families of choice. A look at some of the "invitations" offered by this feast.

Inspired by the feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph.
December 30, 2005
Col 3:12-21. Ps 105. Lk 2:22-40

Left Behind

Reflection on St. Martin of Tours and the need to leave behind all that keeps us from God.

Inspired by the memorial of St. Martin of Tours, Bishop.
November 11, 2005
Wis 13:1-9; Ps 19:2-3, 4-5; Lk 17:26-37.

Culture of Fear

Have we become a culture of fear? What fear does to our relationship with God, ourselves, and others. A call to be messengers of hope rather than prophets of doom.

Inspired by:
19th Sunday in Ordinary Time (A)
August 7, 2005
1 Kgs 19:9a, 11-13a.
Ps 85:9, 10, 11-12, 13-14.
Rom 9:1-5.
Mt 14:22-33