Reading: Jn 6:16-21 When evening came, his disciples went down to the sea, got into a boat, and started across the sea to Capernaum. It was now dark, and Jesus had not yet come to them. The sea became rough because a strong wind was blowing. When they had rowed about three or four miles,Continue reading "One Step Forward"
The First Phone Call
Tuesday in the Octave of Easter “ Mary went and announced to the disciples, “I have seen the Lord,” and then reported what he had told her.” -John 20:18 If we won an award, lost a tooth, or had something exciting happen as kids, our first call was always to our grandmother. In the pre-cellContinue reading "The First Phone Call"
Are we there yet?
We were indeed buried with him through baptism into death,so that, just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father,we too might live in newness of life. - Romans 6:4-5 When I drive somewhere new (especially when the road involves high cliffs and sharp turns) the fear of getting lostContinue reading "Are we there yet?"
Look at Him
Good Friday of the Lord's Passion March 29, 2024 “They will look upon him whom they have pierced.” - Jn. 19:37 As the Passion narrative was proclaimed on Palm Sunday, when my daughter Clare (1-years-old at the time) became fixated on the soldiers. She pointed to the Stations of the Cross and said, “Soldiers, takeContinue reading "Look at Him"
I’d rather hide….
Saturday of the Fifth Week of Lent “So Jesus no longer walked about in public among the Jews, but he left for the region near the desert, to a town called Ephraim, and there he remained with his disciples.” John 11:54 Sometimes we can carry ourselves with dignity in the face of adversity, and sometimesContinue reading "I’d rather hide…."
Smells Like Jesus
Friday of the Fourth Week of Lent, March 15, 2024 "Is he not the one they are trying to kill?...Could the authorities have realized that he is the Christ?” - John 7:25-26 Sometimes at Mass, there is a certain “aroma.” It is harsh, foul, and uncomfortable. And I can’t ignore it. The source? A homelessContinue reading "Smells Like Jesus"
Made Visible
Fourth Sunday of Lent, March 10 2024 “... the works of God might be made visible through him.” - John 9:3 I have no idea what’s coming… or who… toddlers or teenagers, 5 kids or 35 kids. The amazing thing about Children’s Liturgy of the Word is that all children present at Mass are invitedContinue reading "Made Visible"
I Thirst…
The wildflowers on the side of the road look cheerful and welcoming. The rolling green hills and lush foliage look like a picture-perfect postcard. I can’t enjoy the beauty; the scene fills me with dread. Soon they will become the dried up kindling of the summer wildfires. I live in an area of California constantlyContinue reading "I Thirst…"
Capturing Joy
Second Sunday of Lent, February 25, 2024 Let us make three tents: one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.” He hardly knew what to say, they were so terrified. Then a cloud came, casting a shadow over them; from the cloud came a voice, “This is my beloved Son. Listen to him.”Continue reading "Capturing Joy"
Babbling Away…
Babbling Away… “In praying, do not babble like the pagans, who think that they will be heard because of their many words. Do not be like them. Your Father knows what you need before you ask him.” Matthew 6:7 Are my words anything more than meaningless babble? Recent challenges have stirred a cloud of confusionContinue reading "Babbling Away…"
