Why Priests Kiss the Altar
Scripture Reflection When I visit a classroom or enjoy dinner with a family, I often appreciate the [...]
Lent and the New Creation in Christ
Scripture Reflections The First Sunday of Lent situates us within the great theological arc of salvation history: [...]
The Sustenance of Grace-Filled Gestures
FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Isaiah 58:7-10 1 Corinthians 2:1-5 Matthew 5:13-16 Eric works as an EMT in [...]
Hopeful Fishermen, Obedient and Brave
Scripture Reflections Fishermen are naturally hopeful human beings. They cast their nets and lines into an apparent [...]
The Baptism of the Lord: the Path to Belonging
Scripture Reflections THE BAPTISM OF THE LORD Isaiah 42:1-4, 6-7 Acts of the Apostles 10:34-38 Matthew 3:13-17 [...]
God’s Promise in Our Time of Need
Scripture Reflections THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT Isaiah 35:1-6a, 10 James 5:7-10 Matthew 11:2-11 A consistent companion for [...]
Things Take the Time They Take
Scripture Reflection FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT Isaiah 2:1-5 Romans 13:11-14 Matthew 24:37-44 We wait for life to [...]
Our Seasons of Life, Our New Creation
Scripture Reflections Jesus said, “All that you see here — the days will come when there will [...]
The Pilgrim Roads of All Souls
Scripture Reflections My Great-Aunt Margaret passed away this past week. She was 104. That’s a lot of [...]
I Shall Call Out to You, O Lord
Scripture Reflections 29TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME EXODUS 17:8-13 2 TIMOTHY 3:14-4:2 LUKE 18:1-8 Like healing balm [...]