Counting the Cost
My theology is quite simple, and you will often hear me say this: just love everyone. Our job as Church is not to build walls or barriers. Our job as the Church...
Tag: Spirituality
Thoughts and Prayers
Prayer without action is just empty words. If we pray to God to end gun violence but refuse to do anything about it, we are just speaking into the air. Pope Fra...
How do I get to Heaven
Caring for people includes not making fun of people with disabilities or others, not cheating on your spouse, not lying, not cheating, not defrauding others, ho...
Forgive us
Here is the crucial thing about forgiveness: forgiveness is not for the other person; forgiveness is for you, it's for us. By withholding forgiveness, we give p...
The Image of the Invisible
I realized that the Eucharist, which I love so much, is not a prize for the well-off, but rather medicine for the sick. The table of communion should be long an...
Do you love me?
Peter realizes what he has done, that he does truly love Jesus, and that Jesus has forgiven him. Peter might be feeling a little unworthy now.
Navigating the Labyrinth: A metaphor for walking life’s path
The contemplative action of paying closer attention to what is around us, where my feet are, what I am looking at, and where my thoughts are becoming increasing...
Advent Word: Humility
Our spiritual life comprises both the Publican and the Pharisee, and we have to decide which one we will be most like in our lives.
Breathing is Life
I heard someone say once that as long as we have air in our lungs, we can make a change. We have 22,000 chances daily to make a difference, and I know I will t...
Sermon: Itching Ears
We have no straight lines, and let's face it, some of us are showing our age, but grace comes along, fills in all those gaps and holes, preserves us, and saves ...