Writings for the Journey

When we observe what is going on around us, we see many people searching for love in all ofthe wrong places. They might be addicted to shopping, sex, food, the power that comes fromwanting to be number one. Underneath these surface attempts is the desire to be loved...

Pope Francis has just written a new encyclical, “Dilexit Nos, On the human and divine love ofthe Heart of Jesus Christ.” In an age of isolation, reluctance to join communities and theemphasis on personal fulfillment, Francis writes about the importance of human...

We as humans carry the heavy burden of making judgements. Many times, we arerequired to make judgements about our own behavior and the behavior of others. Thiscan take on a responsibility as we ascertain what is right and what is wrong in a particularsituation. Then...

Who are your heroes? Are they connected to history, sports, celebrities from themedia, the arts? Maybe they are political or people in the military. As Catholics wehave another set of heroes that we celebrate throughout the liturgical year - thesaints. These are women...

When we see and hear of suffering around the world, we can often feel a sense ofhopelessness and thoughts of “what can be done?” One group seeks revenge on anothergroup, and that group responds with more acts of revenge greater than what was shown tothem. It sets up a...

With the third session of the Catholic Church’s meeting on synodality in Rome, it is goodto reflect on what lay men and women and clerics will be discussing. The result will be aworking paper on the process of how the Church should proceed to meet the needs of...

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...

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....

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...

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...