"Our government has patted itself on the back for bringing so many refugees in 2016 but has not maintained that same level (not even close)."...
"It’s important to let the Resurrection’s grace do what it did for the disciples heading to Emmaus: Let it set our hearts on fire! Even if just for this day, let’s name some signs of hope in our world and in our hearts."...
"Churches that celebrate Holy Saturday traditionally do so by observing a day of somber reflection as they contemplate the world of darkness that would exist without the hope of Christ’s resurrection. "...
"The Passion of Christ is being lived out by millions of people throughout the world. Let's keep them in mind as we contemplate the players in John's account of the Passion of Jesus Christ."...
"Holy Thursday is a celebration of service, service to one another that sometimes takes humble forms."...
"We really are being looked after in a non-partisan manner, with all political parties standing together in an uncharacteristic demonstration of unity."...
For Holy Week, two poems about the covid - 19 virus and this very very different Holy Week. ...
"n these strange times of COVID-19, I write this from the confines of my room where I have been for the past few days dealing with my symptoms . . "...
"There are plenty of moments and experiences of suffering, death and transformation in our lives. Allow yourself to bring all of this to prayer this week. "...