Courage
Recently, Cardinal Czerny - along with other Jesuits - was asked to write about courage. His article is today's post....
13
Jan
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Jan
Compassion
"I started to think about the Prodigal Son Parable. Of all of Jesus’ parables, this one has always spoken to me the most. Not because of the prodigal son, but rather the older son. The one who is resentful. The one who has obeyed his father throughout his life. Obeyed, not out of love; obeyed out of a sense of duty and obligation. "...
10
Jan
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Jan
Our Lady of the Way
"“Through the intercession of the Virgin Mary, Our Lady of the Way, I invoke God’s abundant blessings upon all the world’s migrants and refugees and upon all those who accompany them on their journey.” "...
28
Dec
Contemplating the Nativity Narrative as a Gay Catholic
"The first ten days went well until my spiritual director Father John Govan asked me to pray over the Nativity story in Luke"...
09
Dec
Advent: A Call for Just Relationships
"After centuries of harm done through domination, a deep transformation in the relationship had occurred through friendship and mutuality."...
06
Dec
Labyrinth Longing
I left myself open to God’s presence, not placing any high expectations on the outcome of walking the labyrinth. What helped once again, was reminding myself to, “Be still and know that I am God.” (Psalm 46:10)."...
02
Dec
The Mountain of the Lord: A Place of Hope
"Together, in solidarity, we can bring hope as we stand with vulnerable people who CJI supports in some of the most conflicted and hard to reach places in our world."...
26
Nov
Autumn Memories
"It is with a heart full of gratitude that I share these words that remind me of the gift of faith I received over fifty years ago."...
25
Nov
BeIng Prepared for Battle
"We never know when we might have to face a small battle, nor how the enemy will use those we love to hurt our feelings. Let us always be prepared!...