Category Archives: Discipleship
God in Control
“A tree that falls makes more noise than a forest that grows.” ~ Pope Francis The world loves to be in control. And control is often measured in terms of wealth, power, and fame. The world’s financial and economic leaders … Continue reading
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Tagged Change, Doing good, Healing
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Seeing the Face Of Christ In the Church
For the longest time, the Church has been seen as a symbol of power, authority and even of wealth. There were many who could not see the face of Christ in her. Now, this seems to be slowly changing as … Continue reading
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Tagged Change, Compassion
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My Journey
“Do not take gold or silver or copper for your belts; no sack for the journey, or a second tunic, or sandals, or walking stick.” The past few days have brought me a more intense realization that I am coming to the … Continue reading
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Tagged Coming home, Endings, Eternity
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Seeing With Eyes Of Faith
Last night, I had a night of fun, food and fellowship playing bocce with the RCIA/catechetical team of St. Lawrence the Martyr Parish. As we were saying our goodbyes to one another at the parking lot to call it a … Continue reading
The Storms Are Here. Is He Asleep Again?
There are a lot of storms raging in the world today and many more are brewing and looming in the horizon. The same-sex debates/discussions continue, calling into question the very nature of marriage and the role of the family in … Continue reading
Who Do You Say That I Am
“Who do you say that I am?” The answer to that question is both personal and communal. My personal answer is arrived at through prayer and in loving service to others. The communal answer is achieved through common reflection and … Continue reading
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Tagged Blessings, Change, Compassion, Prayer
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Seeds That Have Grown Into Trees
A solitary tree stands strong and mighty on the top of a hill Struggling and prevailing against the severe drought in California Where brown is the new green. What an awesome thought that and how all this strength and might came … Continue reading
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Tagged Beauty, Blessings, Poetry
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Blessed!
Moses went up the mountain and came down with the Ten Commandments. Jesus went up the mountain and proclaimed the Beatitudes. The Mosaic Law was a series of prohibitions and interdictions. Jesus had but one command and it is not … Continue reading
We Are One Body
“We are one body, one body in Christ; and we do not stand alone. We are one body, one body in Christ; and he came that we might have life.” I think of and pray for those who are going … Continue reading
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Tagged Blessings, Desolation, Poetry
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My Belief
It is easy to believe what already conforms to what I know or what I expect to be true. I believe in the goodness of my loved ones. But I guess that is more knowing than believing. I believe the … Continue reading