Blessed
The Sermon on the Mount (in the Gospel of Matthew, Chapters 5-7) is Jesus’ longest discourse. He tells his...
A Few Thoughts About 2020: I Know You’re Glad It’s Over
The year 2020 – and for that matter, the beginning of 2021 – was a challenge for us linguistically....
“There is nothing new under the sun….” (Ecclesiastes 1:9). “Behold, I make all things new…” (Revelation 21:5).
As I reflect on the changes that are occurring in our world, I am struck by these two biblical...
It’s a New Year, and Despite Coronavirus and Everything Else Wrong with the World, the Son Is Still Unconquered
As you know, holidays can be ambiguous times. For most of us, Thanksgiving was not as happy or festive...
Gratitude
It is November, the month in which we celebrate Thanksgiving Day in the United States. It is a day...
Exploring the Revelation of Jesus Christ
The Book of Revelation, the last book of the Bible, has been a mystery to most people since it...
The Gift of Presence
I think we have all had the experience of someone important showing up at a key time in our...
9 Minutes of Silence for George Floyd — event on June 7
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Like you, I have been dismayed, angry, saddened, despairing — and sometimes encouraged...
Is there More?
Have you ever felt that there just had to be more to life than getting up, going to...
Suffering and Hope
Whenever I think about suffering, two passages from St. Paul’s letter to the Romans come to mind....
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