Our greatest human desire is not to be free of suffering and pain, but to live whatever reality is present in the great company…
seminary
hopeful endurance
None of us likes to suffer, but on reflection we do know that at times we have had the maturity and the patience to endure times of difficulty knowing it is the only pathway to a greater reward.
in great company
It was a delight to spend time last night with five of our six seminarians for the diocese of Christchurch at Holy Cross Seminary in Auckland, and later in the evening...
a calling
Early every morning here at Mundelein, as the sun is rising, I walk around the lake on the university campus. The circle takes about 45 minutes. This campus, the lake,...
heroic priesthood
I have been privileged over the past couple of months to live and study with some of the young priests who feature in a brief new video called "Heroic Priesthood." Tap...
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Tikkun Olam
If you are ready for a broader faith perspective you might appreciate this offering – something a little different
seeking & calling
In every encounter, local and afar, with people of every age and at every stage of life, the struggles and joys of people are remarkably similar.
Assumption
Humans too often make the fatal mistake of separating body and soul, yet our deep desire is for unity of body and soul.
ahead of grace ?
Both readings are personal favourites and every time I hear them and ponder them these texts speak to me in new and powerful ways.
Mary MacKillop
Too often we settle for an existence of lurching from one satisfaction to the next.