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God’s rest on the seventh day was not a matter of recuperating from the effort of creation. Rather it was a matter of taking pleasure in what he had accomplished.
St. Josephine Bakhita forgave her enslavers because she understood something they could not: Love will always conquer hatred.
God creates effortlessly. He creates with a plan, in a certain order. We may not understand it all or see how all creation fits together, but we do know that it’s God’s work.
Finding the puzzle’s straight lines which hint at outer edges is a good way to get started putting it together.
God calls us to mystical activism, a deep-rooted spirituality inspired by our encounters with God and commitment to our spiritual practices, to bring beauty and healing to the world.
God will provide us with everything we need to do his will and to carry out his providence. He will make us a source of glory for himself in Jesus.
The author of the Letter to the Hebrews tells his readers to be hospitable to fellow Christians and to offer care to those who are imprisoned.
For St. Francis, the heart of Franciscan spirituality is found deep within the Gospel.
The former covenant began in terror and threat and did not bring about a true meeting with God. The new involves a joyful encounter with Jesus.
Happiness may feel good in the moment, but it inevitably fades and disappears. Joy, on the other hand, is something we can experience in the long-term.
