We Are Meant To Struggle

We Are Meant To Struggle

Last week’s gospel was difficult and meant to make us feel uncomfortable. The gospel about the rich man and Lazarus is not a feel-good story of love and redemption; it is a warning against pride, arrogance, and putting our faith in anything other than God. When he was...
Building Relationships That Heal

Building Relationships That Heal

From Jesus’ Touch to Our Hello: Building Relationships That HealJesus taught us to love one another as we are loved and as we wish to be loved. When Jesus wasn’t praying by himself in the pre-dawn morning or asleep on the cushion, he was constantly forming...
Only Ones

Only Ones

I have an Iron Man watch made by Timex. I have no plans to become an Iron Man, but I do like the watch. It shows me not only the time but the date as well, and there’s a button in the top right corner that my son loves to push—it lights up the watch face, allowing us...
Jesus and the Call to Vulnerability

Jesus and the Call to Vulnerability

“Vulnerability is the birthplace of love, belonging, joy, courage, empathy, and activity. It is the source of hope, empathy, accountability, and authenticity. If we want greater clarity in our purpose or deeper and more meaningful spiritual lives, vulnerability is the...
Twenty Questions

Twenty Questions

How much of what Jesus says do we believe? How much of what He says do we incorporate in our lives? And to whom do we listen more closely, Jesus, or our financial planner, lawyer, or personal trainer? If we say that we love Jesus, could anyone tell that this is so by...