Reflection

Called to be People and Disciples of God

We all know that the meaning of the word “Gospel” is Good News. Our gospel writers, Matthew, Mark, Luke and John it seems, have their own…

The Essence of the Trinity

This past Christmas time I was outside my condo hanging up Christmas lights on my patio and deck when my neighbor walked over and started…

The God of Light and Color

This weekend is Pentecost, the Feast (Solemnity) of the Holy Spirit. Forty-nine days have passed since Easter. That is seven weeks of a week of…

Ascension of the Lord: Where do we go now?

A friend of mine, who is a survivor from sex abuse and is somewhat bitter and cynical about the church, once remarked: “What the institutional…

If You Love Me

“If you love me, you will keep my commandments.” We hear these words in the middle of the great departing speech of Jesus, meant to…

Which way is the Way, the Truth, and the Life

Before the Church was called “Catholic” and the disciples were called “Christians,” the early Church was referred to as “The Way” based upon Jesus’ response…