It is relatively easy to adhere to and attach to the externals of religion, fitting in with a group who practice disciplines
vulnerability
It doesn’t take too much insight to notice the vulnerability in every person, perhaps especially in those who seem successful.
closer is easier
Living in relationship with Jesus, heart, soul and mind, is the easiest way to live of all life’s options.
God is with you
The Word became flesh and dwells among us and because of this, even my dark days and nights, are rich with hope and light.
one more sleep …
I offer this grace below as a way to begin your Christmas meal this year.
silent classroom
Those who are truly wise know that silence can provide a higher school of learning, a classroom of growth.
Magnificat
We are slow learners, often caught in our own plans and projects and restrained by our limited perspectives
those yesses
I love that! “Yes, alright”.  There’s an informality, an everydayness, a humility, a lightness, an inspiring matter-of-factness.
signs everywhere
Ask the Lord your God for a sign, and you will see signs of God everywhere.
God-words
I gave up and had some food, tried to hide from the feeling in a good novel, then a walk-in-the-rain. Nothing worked
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powerless ?
the starting point for maturation of Christian faith: I admitted I was powerless…
meaning of Lent
to share your bread with the hungry and shelter the homeless poor
choosing life
every morning the entire St. Pat’s High School would gather for “ranks” and begin the day together
pilgrims of hope
In Lent our vision is renewed… a real cataract operation for every sense
what to pray
after decades of full-time life and fruitful ministry, and a transformative dozen years as pope










