Aug 28, 2026 | Writings for the Journey
Jesus took Peter, James, and John up the mountain where they experienced him transformed, totally loved and accepted by his Father. “This is my beloved son in whom I am well pleased, listen to him.” Peter was so taken by this experience that he wanted to...
Aug 20, 2026 | Writings for the Journey
As we grow in our Christian life, we want to be able to grow in our relationship with Jesus. When people become friends, they gradually want to reveal to one another who they really are without putting on a mask to appear more acceptable. Jesus wants us to be...
Aug 13, 2026 | Writings for the Journey
When we think of an entrance into contemplation, we think of Mary, Jesus’ mother. She must have had a tremendous openness for receiving God’s presence in her life. That trust was most evident when she accepted the Holy Spirit’s design for bringing Jesus into our...
Jul 29, 2026 | Writings for the Journey
Henri Nouwen tells a story about his love of the circus. When he was a small boy, his father took him to the circus that was touring Germany. There were lions and tigers, but what thrilled him the most was the high wire act. Three of five family members twirled...
Jul 23, 2026 | Uncategorized, Writings for the Journey
One of the parts of life that is most challenging to deal with is pain: physical, psychological, and spiritual. As Christians, this should not be surprising to us. Did not Jesus tell his disciples to “Take up your cross and follow me.” The foundation of the Christian...
Jul 15, 2026 | Writings for the Journey
Jesus preached with words, but much of his preaching involved tales that were about acting in a certain way. The good Samaritan, the widow’s might, the prodigal son, the man who wanted to store up his grain in a second barn… these are a few examples of people...
