Rupture and Repair
Whenever we have serious conflict in our relationships with family, friends, or coworkers, it’s tempting to demonize the other person or even sever the relationship. Even in the best relationships, however, there are moments of rupture.
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Mass Is What God Does
Sometimes we leave Mass underwhelmed and unimpressed. We can blame the homily, the choir, or the noisy kids in the back row, but the truth is, those things are not what matters.
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It Takes Courage
“Joseph of Arimathea, secretly a disciple of Jesus for fear of the Jews, asked Pilate if he could remove the body of Jesus”—John 19:38a. The horror of the crucifixion was overwhelming. Joseph's desire to properly bury Jesus overcame his desire ...
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God Cares About Our Physical Health
“Jesus has the power not only to heal, but to forgive sins; he has come to heal the whole man, soul and body; he is the physician the sick have need of.”
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Feeling Like a Stranger
Dutch-born saint Charles of Mount Argus spent 35 years in Ireland and England, never really mastering the language. But as a priest his friendliness and healing gifts made him beloved by all.
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Prayerful Protesting
Spirituality expands our empathy and awareness of others’ pain. It inspires us to challenge everything that hurts those around us, most especially institutional, governmental, and economic injustice.
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Teachers Need Our Prayers
Jesus is the greatest of teachers. He used the experiences of common people to demonstrate the eternal truth of God’s word.
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