August 22, 2021 Jesus has some very interesting things to say about life — attractive points about spirituality that focus on personal fulfillment, the heart of religion, the promise of eternal life. For the people of his day in Jerusalem and Palestine, he was a breath of fresh air. But let me repeat to youContinue reading “XXI Sunday: To follow Jesus in a simple, authentic, and whole hearted way is the work of a lifetime“
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XVIII Sunday, Ordinary Time: Shoulder My Yoke and Learn from Me, for I am Gentle and Humble in Heart
August 1, 2021 We do need a savior. We do need mentors and good examples. The “I” in us is distracted easily, diverted willingly and loves to get lost in its own self. There have been and continue to be many religious or spiritual paths that are meant to help us balance the “I” andContinue reading “XVIII Sunday, Ordinary Time: Shoulder My Yoke and Learn from Me, for I am Gentle and Humble in Heart“
XVI Sunday in Ordinary Time: We need to take the time to become refreshed
July 18, 2021 We become so caught up in the work and activity of life that we become stressed and depressed and frazzled. We see this lack of balance and harmony in today’s Gospel story. After spending some time sharing with and teaching the people who were wanting to hear what Jesus had to say,Continue reading “XVI Sunday in Ordinary Time: We need to take the time to become refreshed“
Touch the Light of Christ – A Healing Meditation
13th Ordinary Sunday June 27, 2021 Before I read today’s gospel, I want to share this photo of a painting (“Encounter,” mural by Daniel Cariola) that spans a large wall in a downstairs chapel in the Israeli town of Magdala (above). There is a beautiful modern church dedicated to Jesus’ invitation to cross the seaContinue reading “Touch the Light of Christ – A Healing Meditation“
Harvest and Hope 