Love exists not because we love but because God loves us. Love exists with or without us. Jesus chooses to love all of us all the time, whether or not we return that love. […]
Throughout the Gospel of John the author gives us many other images where Jesus says “I am.” Jesus says, “I am the bread of life,” “I am the Good Shepherd,” “I am the living water.” […]
When Jesus instituted the Eucharist and washed his disciples’ feet, he gave us gestures of love “that allow the church to grow if we are faithful to our calling,” Pope Francis said in his April 26 homily during Mass at St. Martha’s Church. […]
The comic strip, The Wizard of Id, once portrayed the little king addressing the people from his balcony. “As I greet you today,” he began, “I want you to think of me as your shepherd watching over you as a shepherd guards his flock.” One citizen turned to another and said, “Better bundle up, Joe, we’re about to be fleeced.” […]
On Easter Sunday, I heard someone wishing another person a “Happy Resurrection” instead of “Happy Easter.” That might be more “spiritually correct.” However, scholars are not exactly sure of the origin of the word “Easter.” […]
In the early 60’s, my Dad met a stranger who was new to our small town. From the beginning, this enchanting newcomer fascinated my Dad and we invited him to live with our family. We quickly accepted the stranger and he became part of our family. […]
In St. Paul’s letter to the Corinthians, he says, “I want you to be free from anxieties” (I Cor. 7:32). Constant anxious concerns are characteristic of unredeemed existence. We often pray, “Deliver us Lord from every evil, and grant us peace in our day. In your mercy keep us free from sin and protect us from all anxiety.” […]
Sometimes we have to reexamine some of our basic notions about our spiritual life so we can be sure we are “on the right page.” In today’s column, I want to explore the role of the Church. […]
In St. Paul’s letter to the Corinthians, he says, “I want you to be free from anxieties” (I Cor. 7:32). Constant anxious concerns are characteristic of unredeemed existence. […]
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