by Director of Communications | Mar 25, 2016 | NEWS, Reflections, Spirituality
“I THIRST” – Jesus, you speak these words from a place of anguish that we can barely stand to look at. This thirst is no metaphor. It is stark, terminal dryness, beyond quenching. Your death is very near, and you will meet it, still thirsty. Did you remember, Jesus,...
by Director of Communications | Mar 25, 2016 | NEWS, Reflections, Spirituality
In the end there is only the son and his mother. They inhabit a country all their own, an island of peace amidst a sea of confusion and violence. Death is happening in this moment, but Life will mysteriously, and forever, triumph. Let us approach with reverence and...
by Director of Communications | Mar 18, 2016 | NEWS, Reflections, Spirituality
READINGS: Isaiah 50:4-7; Psalm 22; Philippians 2:6-11; Luke 22:14-23:56 “He was a burning shining lamp, and for a while you were content to rejoice in his light.” (John 5:35) Given all the readings for Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion, Jesus might well have spoken...
by Director of Communications | Mar 11, 2016 | NEWS, Reflections, Spirituality
Readings: Isaiah 43: 16–21; Psalm 126; Philippians 3: 8–14; John 8: 1–11 “Even now, says the Lord, return to me with your whole heart; for I am gracious and merciful.” Indeed how gracious and merciful is our God. Isaiah tells us in today’s first reading that our God...
by Director of Communications | Mar 4, 2016 | NEWS, Reflections, Spirituality
Readings: Joshua 5: 9A, 10-12; Psalm 34; 2 Corinthians 5:17-21; Luke 15:1-3, 11-32 As we find ourselves about three quarters of the way through our Lenten journey, we are rewarded with today’s comforting and hope-filled readings. In the first reading the reproach of...
by Director of Communications | Feb 26, 2016 | NEWS, Reflections, Spirituality
READINGS: Exodus 3:1-8a, 13-15; Psalm 103; 1 Corinthians 10:1-6, 10-12; Luke 13:1-9 During Lent, we focus on giving up what clouds our connection with God. Repentance is the best way to clear out the haze and establish a renewed relationship with God. As a convert to...