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The world is an uncertain place. But as the Gospels tell us over and over: Let not our hearts be troubled. Prayer can be our way out of panic and sadness.
This week, we listen to the Gospel story from the book of Mark in which Mark tells the disciples that “whoever is not against us is for us.”
If we’re to be true to the whole of today’s Gospel, then we need to apply Jesus’ own test: “whoever is not against us is for us.” May the Spirit help us to listen and discern.
Today we have churches and schools and all kinds of organizations dedicated to the agenda of Jesus. But we need to be careful that these secondary things do not become primary.
In her approach to prayer, St. Teresa of Avila shows a levelheadedness and psychological insight that readily puts beginners at ease.
Sister Rose Pacatte, FSP, reviews “The Eyes of Tammy Faye, ” “CODA, ” and “Not Going Quietly ” in our October issue!
Each one of us has been called by Christ to cooperate in his work of salvation. We all have responsibilities for helping to build up the body of Christ.
“Ezra” and “Nehemiah”–narratives of return and restoration–deal with the postexilic period of God’s people. But there was still a long way to go. God’s providence isn’t always fulfilled effortlessly.
Paul addresses the precept of faithfulness to us, as well as to Timothy. We are called to be faithful to Christ and obedient to the Father.
If we are to love as God has loved us, then our lives must involve renunciation so that we can make room for the rest of the creation.
