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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”

Tuesday March 10

When I was in Indiana this weekend I had the opportunity to listen to my uncle preach. A retired pastor and now 80 years old, he does not get around as easily as he once did. His body may be slowing down but his mind is sharp and clear. His ability to illuminate God’s wordContinue reading “Tuesday March 10”

Monday March 9, Third Week of Lent

I just returned from a long weekend in my hometown in Indiana. I made the trip with my second son, and it was a rare treat to spend so much time with him on the road trip. We had the chance to visit with my parents, uncle, brothers, mother-in-law and sisters-in-law and various nieces andContinue reading “Monday March 9, Third Week of Lent”

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”

Love Your Enemies

When I am hiking and I come to a particularly steep section of a trail, I often take a picture to remember the challenges of the terrain. I love hiking, but hills like this one test my endurance. I stop often and it seems to me that I will not make it to the top,Continue reading “Love Your Enemies”

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”

Carrying On

Lenten reflections from the point of view of a parent and grandparent of those in the LGBTQ community.