Oct 7, 2024 | Writings for the Journey
Each day is a new day. We can bid yesterday “Good bye.” Some people do not say, “Goodmorning, God.” They say, “Good God, morning.” A person with a contemplative heart hasanother response. Each day presents an opportunity to experience God in new ways. Ifwe put...
Sep 28, 2024 | Writings for the Journey
The Gospel offers many surprises. Christ chooses to be born in such a humble state. Jesussays he has come mainly for sinners. He chooses an apostle who is a tax collector workingfor Rome betraying his country. He says the last will be first and the first will be last....
Sep 20, 2024 | Writings for the Journey
As we perceive the world we live in, as it comes to us from the media, we might concludethat life on our planet is in crisis. Wars, the climate, polarization become part of ourexperience on a daily basis. Yet we have much to help us become grateful. Life is stillworth...
Sep 13, 2024 | Writings for the Journey
When we consider the spiritual life, we can most of the time be focused on ourselves andour relationship with God. We reflect on how God has called us and is leading us on ourpersonal path to wholeness and holiness. While this is certainly worthy and important, itis...
Sep 12, 2024 | Writings for the Journey
It has been said many times that the only time we have any real say in what weexperience, is what is happening now. The past is over, and the future contains manyunpredictable circumstances. How do we perceive the most of what we are experiencingnow? If we have the...
Aug 20, 2024 | Writings for the Journey
Our earth is ancient. Civilization is old too. To study history is to be in touch withthe struggle to become what Jesus called God’s kingdom. “Thy kingdom come onearth as it is in heaven.” But we also are aware of the many setbacks in achievingthis end in history and...
