St. Pius V – In his Last Supper farewell to his disciples, Jesus assures them that he goes ‘to prepare a place’ for them in the Father’s ‘house.’ As Christians, we live in the eternal hope of one day living in God’s dwelling place. But that place of hope and compassion and peace exists in …
St. Catherina of Siena – We constantly meet and accept Jesus in those whom God sends our way in need. How accepting are we of others? Do we say that we have accepted Jesus Christ but then have a hard time living and working with some people? Sometimes it is easier to accept strangers than …
I once asked a blind man what the greatest obstacle was that he felt he had to overcome. He replied: “My greatest problem is that everybody I talk to just thinks of me as a blind man. They may express sympathy, but it is not sympathy I want. It is understanding that I am not …
It is much easier to discover what a person stands for by reading their actions. We lend our energies to those things we hold dear. We reveal our heart’s intent by striving to realize certain goals and accomplishments. There is another version of the adage about actions: “Your actions speak so loud; I can’t hear …
There are many people today, who for whatever reason, do not see themselves as important in the eyes of God. But God knows us and loves and calls us each by name day after day. We all need to be reminded that we are particularly important for who we are and not because of what …
Fourth Sunday of Easter – Proof of the Resurrection is not the empty tomb. The proof of his being our risen Messiah and Good Shepherd is right here right now, living and shining through every one of us who believe in Jesus. Even with our periodic bouts of sin, denial, and doubt, of fear and …
Dear Friends, It is Lent. Does that make your heart fall or does it make your heart sing? I like to think of this season as one to grow in love for Jesus and to follow in his footsteps. True, his footsteps lead us to the desert which conjures up visions of barrenness, merciless heat, …
Jesus’ discourse on the bread of life became a deciding moment in the lives of his disciples. It was as if Jesus drew a line in the sand! We are told “many of them broke away and would not remain in his company any longer.” Jesus looked at the remaining twelve and asked: “Will you …
St. George – Who is Jesus Christ to me? Can we sense that divine presence that holds all of life in perspective? Is there calmness about us during the storm? We speak of living in chaos all around us these days but are we taking the journey within that will help us to see that …
We need to see and experience more kindness and compassion and forgiveness in society today and it must become obvious through us and in us. When we begin to treat one another with love and compassion, others will begin to recognize the presence of God in our world. You see, it all has to do …
