Welcoming the God Within
In earlier times, some European Christians had an Advent practice that helped capture the meaning of the season. The family would take a wheel off their wagon and use it…
In earlier times, some European Christians had an Advent practice that helped capture the meaning of the season. The family would take a wheel off their wagon and use it…
Thursday’s reflection is a reminder. In the midst of the frantic pace of our Christmas preparations, Advent invites us to slow down and create the room to welcome the God…
When I was growing up, my Dad had a habit of sharing his ideas with me: home improvement projects he was considering, potential business opportunities that intrigued him, and career…
Grace was almost three the first time she came to the lake. She looked at the water and didn’t want anything to do with it. She picked up some sand…
I hate to admit it, but a growing self-awareness emerges from a quiet place in my prayer: most of the time, I have a hidden agenda and ulterior motives. I…
I remember a Peanuts cartoon with a characteristic Charlie Brown saying: “Some people say I’m wishy-washy, but I don’t know.” Part of me identifies with Charlie Brown. There are times…
When it comes to prayer, I have to be honest: Although I pray every day, I’m not good at it. Even though I’m no expert, I want to share some…
Sometimes the Gospel confronts me with a painful realization, an insight I don’t want to face. I’d like to cling to my naïve view that the spiritual journey is a…
It was one of the best homilies I’ve ever heard. I still remember it almost word for word more than 40 years after I experienced it. My priest friend John…
Some life lessons stay with you . . . Years ago, Father Mike Kolar gave the closing address at a youth ministry conference. The title said it all: “Before you…