The Heart of the Matter
The Gospel today no doubt annoyed the Pharisees. They were doing their best to be faithful to the rules, commandments,…
Category: Reflections
Blessed Are…
When we hear the Gospel of the Beatitudes, it’s easy to let it pass over us like a gentle breeze.…
The Heart Remembers Its Center
Every now and then, a reading comes along that feels like it was written for this very moment. Paul’s words…
Here I Am Lord
Some lines in Scripture sound so simple and beautiful that we forget how hard they are to live out. “Here…
The Holy Family
When we celebrate the Feast of the Holy Family, we are reminded to look closely at the home where Jesus…
Love — The Gift That Waits With Us
Today we light the fourth candle of Advent—love—and the circle is almost complete. The flame grows brighter. The wait gets…
Joy — The Song That Breaks the Silence
We light the third candle of Advent—joy—and the color changes. The pink flame flickers against the purple, a soft interruption…
Peace — The Stillness That Strengthens Us
We light the second candle of Advent—peace—and many of us wonder what that word even means anymore. Peace, as the…
Hope — The Light That Refuses to Go Out
Advent begins in darkness. The days are short, the nights long, and the world feels tired. We light a single…
“Today You Will Be with Me in Paradise”
As we stand at the threshold of Advent, with Thanksgiving just around the corner, the Church presents us with a…