A Sacred Invitation: Laying Down our Power Before the Manger
It was mid-November when I began unpacking holiday crates and adorning our home with Christmas decorations. Perhaps it was the ongoing surge of dizzying news that made decorating for Christmas so early sound so enticing—a small bit of joy I ...
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A Short Christmas Prayer
The prayers of the new translation of the Roman Missal, Third Edition have been in use for several weeks now.
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Giving Up on Giving Up: A Lenten Reflection
Years ago, as Lent approached, I asked a trusted spiritual counselor what he was going to give up. He gave me a sly grin and said, “I’m giving up giving things up for Lent.”
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Franciscan Inspirations: Learning to Be Human
Some of Jesus’ parables are long and difficult to interpret at times. But there are other times when the images Jesus uses make his teachings clear as crystal.
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Following Christ with Small Steps
When we think of responding to God’s call, we often remember the dramatic stories. But the ordinary Christian wonders: Confronted with a massive, stupefying presence, usually starting with “Don’t be afraid,” who could say no?
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Franciscan Inspirations: Heaven Awaits
The Gospels have reminded us to be alert and vigilant for the second coming.
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Franciscan Inspirations: How Big Is God?
It sounds like a strange question to ask because, by definition, God is infinite.
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