Writings for the Journey

Many times, we think “if only I could be more… or do more…”, I would be able to claim myChristianity. But if we really believe what happens at our Baptism, that we becomechildren of God and that God dwells within us, then it is not about being more or doingmore as...

Jesus cured many people in his three years of ministry. Many times, he linked these cureswith the faith he found in the people he cured. Remember the faith he found in thecenturion who said, “Only say the word and my servant will be healed.” What is thereabout the...

Somehow we continue to get the impression that pursuing holiness means giving up someof our freedoms and living a rather “boring” life when it is just the opposite. It is throughour relationship with Christ, who loves unconditionally that we are truly set free....

We live in an age of cynicism. It can be easy to fall into hopelessness. Our problems canseem overwhelming.Jesus came to give us a new perspective for a new world order. Even in the midst of anoccupation by a foreign power, he was called to proclaim in his teaching...

When we read the Hebrew Scriptures, we can be somewhat shocked at theviolence described, but let’s face it, violence is part of our world as well. But whatdoes come across in our reading is that God is ever faithful. God always wants tolive up to God’s part of the...

“Where two or more are gathered in my name, I am in their midst.” These words of Jesus areessential in understanding what the church is meant to be. They are the foundation for thestructure and rules that follow. They are the basis for why we meet as church. Yes, we...

Do you have a large house? A house can give you a sense of security, respite from the cold andheat of the weather, a feeling of all that is familiar and that all is well.Jesus had no home, he relied on his disciples and friends for a place to rest as he tended to...

As we struggle with the many things that are happening in our world and perceive their effect onus, how important it is to listen for the blessing. What can that mean for us? Henri Nouwenbelieves that when we receive a blessing, it is God’s way of showing his special...

If Jesus has conquered death, and if he is a part of us “in Christ”, and we are a part of him“the Body of Christ”, then we too can avoid being too afraid of death. Death can take manyforms: death of our human bodies, death of a relationship, death of moving from one...

At this time in which we live, many are losing hope in the future with so many challengesahead of us: climate change, wars, polarization and many more. We can becomeoverwhelmed.Yet during this uncertainty Jesus appears in this time of our discontent. When we say that...