When we encounter people whose lives look strange or troubled to us, we can sometimes be perplexed at how to interact with them, let alone have our lives intermingle with … Continued
It is pure instinct for us to withdraw when we are wounded or grieving. Psychologically and spiritually we need time to let reality “set in” and to reorient ourselves in … Continued
“I really only love God as much as I love the person I love the least.” These words spoken by Servant of God Dorothy Day hit hard. The more time … Continued
It is the constant trip-up in the Christian life: The quest for greatness. We all crave greatness because we were created to participate in God’s great work of art unfolding … Continued
The late Jean Vanier, founder of the L’Arche community. wrote prolifically about human freedom and spirituality. Because he was a Roman Catholic and his heart was drenched in empathy and … Continued
We are a people who shy away from making vows. When two people get married, they profess vows before the whole world. In a Catholic marriage, the couple makes a … Continued
Obedience is not a popular word. In fact, to consider it nearly extinct would be more accurate than calling it “unpopular.” But, in the beginning, it was not so. To … Continued
We all have areas of our life that need changing. Whether it’s losing weight or using our time better, making personal changes takes all our strength and sometimes an alarming … Continued
Plato was the first to say it; St. Thomas Aquinas among many other Christian writers articulated and emphasized it: Love is diffusive. The universe, in keeping with its creator, continually … Continued
At one point, Jesus had that intoxicating newborn smell. Like every mother who has ever lived, Mary knew that uncanny feeling of intimately knowing someone she had met only moments … Continued