The reading of the Passion is a bit of a marathon requiring some stamina of body, mind and soul.
john oconnor
THE week
In Holy Week we don’t simply recall past events, but we engage in a here-and-now re-membering
to Jerusalem
More than ever I find myself in the hands of God. This is what I have wanted all my life from my youth….
a room alone
“All of humanity’s problems stem from our inability to sit quietly in a room alone”
breaking & entering
Take as your mantra for the day “Nothing is impossible for God.”
give me freedom
There are many things that possess us; our attitudes, fears, addictions, projects
look up
The one who is fully human does not settle for false and tempting promises
another option ?
When most people are faced with a decision, they try to quickly reduce the options in an effort to get closer to a resolution
this rich earth
A life lived abundantly will touch the reality of suffering and death daily.
with many blessings
Human sexuality is complex. There are spectrums of attractions and preferences
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Abraham and ONE God
This was the confidence of Abraham’s faith. We have nothing to fear. Everything is given to us.
just be perfect
The scriptures have all the drama, intrigue, sex and violence offered by any modern novel or TV mini-series.
the pits
The Psalms were prayers that Jesus knew by heart and prayed daily from memory.
who or what ?
We know Peter’s response. But more importantly, how do you respond today?
signs please God
It was the opening of today’s gospel that prompted me to seek signs: This is a wicked generation; it is asking for a sign.