Sharing Our Faith

In today’s first reading (DT 4:1, 5-9), Moses is speaking with the people about  the importance of God’s statutes and decrees. At the end of this selection of verses he changes his focus: “However, take care and be earnestly on your guard not to forget the things which your own eyes have seen, nor letContinue reading “Sharing Our Faith”

Servant Leadership

When Jesus was walking the earth, his country was under occupation. The Romans were the enforcers of his day, and intimidation was their specialty. When Jesus speaks of the rulers of this world he is speaking from the personal experience of living under an authoritarian government. At the end of today’s gospel (Mt 20:17-28), JesusContinue reading “Servant Leadership”

Humility

this is St. Joseph…he is one of my favorites The Psalm (51) today begins with the refrain: “A heart contrite and humbled, O God, you will not spurn.” If you are along on this Lenten journey with me because you have a loved one in the LGBTQ community, then you are familiar with humility. WhenContinue reading “Humility”

Scripture

I have always been drawn to the Word of God. Every morning and every evening I spend some time with scripture. This time of praying and listening grounds me. It makes every joyful time more profound, and eases the more difficult times. It is the one constant in my life. Today’s first reading from IsaiahContinue reading “Scripture”