Apr 16, 2026 | Writings for the Journey
Christ is alive after his Resurrection. His presence is with us in many ways. He walks beside us never leaving us as we tend especially to our ministry of bringing his presence to the world. We are “in Christ” as St. Paul tells us over and over again in his letters....
Apr 8, 2026 | Writings for the Journey
Something new is about to happen. As Jesus lies dead in the grave on Holy Saturday, Mary Magdalene is experiencing the dark night. The Lord had prompted her to wash his feet with extravagant perfume. He who had created the meaning of her life is now dead. Her life now...
Apr 1, 2026 | Writings for the Journey
I am almost sure many of us have had the opportunity of singing sometimes with our brothers and sisters of different Christian faiths this little song, “Yes. Jesus loves me, Yes Jesus loves me, Yes Jesus loves me, for the Bible tells me so.” From these words come...
Mar 19, 2026 | Writings for the Journey
The Church is like a garden in which many flowers are planted. An example is the beauty of God’s creation. These flowers can represent the saints. They come with different histories and nationalities. They give witness to Christ being planted in different times and...
Mar 11, 2026 | Writings for the Journey
In Lent you provide me an opportunity for a change of heart so that I might grow even closer to you. Given my personality and history, it will not be so dramatic as St. Paul’s falling off his horse. It will probably come in small packages. It will probably not have...
Mar 4, 2026 | Writings for the Journey
Lent has us believing in the good news that Jesus’ coming into our world was for us to receive new life. We would be born again. Lent is a time to renew and be open to accepting the grace that is offered to us. Like Nicodemus in John’s Gospel, this new life requires...
