The child without thinking reaches out and grasps hold of maybe a finger and holds on. Perhaps they are thinking that if they hold on they will be more secure?
truth speakers
There are people who may have the interior discernment and wisdom of the prophet, but they lack the courage to speak the truth
R.E. Congress 2014
I am often inspired by the clarity, attractiveness and depth of Fr. Robert Barron's reflections. This weekend (13-16 March) he was a keynote speaker at the Archdiocese...
“my smilin face…
The Dr. Hook hit "Cover of the Rollin Stone" has been playing in my head since I heard this morning that Pope Francis has made it. Earlier in the day a media person...
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so simple
So simple that children who naturally and naively live with open eyes and ears get it, when we adults too often miss the point.

mountains & roofs
. The prevailing sense in the Old Testament was that God lived in the heavens (above). Therefore mountain-tops (where heaven and earth seem to intersect) were a logical place of encounter with the divine. We see this in Moses, the holy Old Testament leader of people,...

opportunity knocks
I find it very helpful to hear Jesus speaking directly to me, not as a fearsome threat but as an invitation to not miss the divine presence in the midst of the routines and demands, the ups and downs of my daily life.

the gardener
The question surprised me and the look in the young boy’s eyes let me know that he wanted more than a religious-cliche-response. I took a moment to think, pray, and think again and was surprised at the answer that came to me.

in the field
Such wise people have reflected on their life experience enough to know that while a peaceful and perfect day is welcome, we are most connected with others and therefore with God (we could also say most connected with God and therefore with others), when we live a struggle together.