Leaving Home

Jesus, when he calls his Apostles, tells them that in order to be free to follow him, they must leave home. Does that mean to be a true disciple of Jesus we need to become a religious? I think not. What I think Jesus was referring to is that to be a true follower, we...

Pilgrims of Hope

Pope Francis has designated this Jubilee Year 2025 with the theme: “Pilgrims of Hope.” Maybe we should consider the difference between “hope” and “optimism.” “Hope,” as we think of it here, is one of the theological virtues along with faith and charity.  That...

The Real World

Often our mind is filled with many things which can lead to worries. It is often taken up withfuture events and how parts of our busy schedule will come together. These worries cancause us a lack of sleep. How can we let go of these worries to find rest? Is it...

From Mind to Heart

Often our mind is filled with many things which can lead to worries. It is often taken up withfuture events and how parts of our busy schedule will come together. These worries cancause us a lack of sleep. How can we let go of these worries to find rest? Is it...

Call to Compassion

Let’s face it. We are a society motivated by competition. We see it in our schools, in ourpolitics, in our relationship with other nations, in our sports, and in all aspects of life whenwhat we do is primarily done to receive an award.What the Church needs to ask, is...

Coming of the Lord

The new liturgical year has come with the first week of Advent. It is a time for newbeginnings in our Christian life. In these days, many have not appreciated formal religion andinstead have chosen an individual spirituality. Then there are others who have turned...