Spirituality of the Cold Moon
The Cold Moon, arriving at the threshold of winter, draws us inward, into our homes, yes, but also into our hearts. As the outer world grows colder, it becomes ...
Tag: Spirituality
Jesus Remember Me
"God’s strength does not come from violence, anger, and domination. God’s power comes from love. Christ is the king who reigns from a cross, not because he is p...
By your endurance you will save your souls
When the world falters, the Church is not called to panic. The Church is not called to retreat into our sanctuaries. The Church is not called to hate others. Wh...
The Blessing of Being God’s People
In the kingdom of God, greatness is found in service, wealth is measured in generosity, and joy comes through compassion.
Counting the Cost
My theology is quite simple, and you will often hear me say this: just love everyone. Our job as Church is not to build walls or barriers. Our job as the Church...
Thoughts and Prayers
Prayer without action is just empty words. If we pray to God to end gun violence but refuse to do anything about it, we are just speaking into the air. Pope Fra...
How do I get to Heaven
Caring for people includes not making fun of people with disabilities or others, not cheating on your spouse, not lying, not cheating, not defrauding others, ho...
Forgive us
Here is the crucial thing about forgiveness: forgiveness is not for the other person; forgiveness is for you, it's for us. By withholding forgiveness, we give p...
The Image of the Invisible
I realized that the Eucharist, which I love so much, is not a prize for the well-off, but rather medicine for the sick. The table of communion should be long an...
Do you love me?
Peter realizes what he has done, that he does truly love Jesus, and that Jesus has forgiven him. Peter might be feeling a little unworthy now.