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Gratitude for ALL of Our Gifts

Gratitude for ALL of Our Gifts

And one of them, realizing he had been healed, returned, glorifying God in a loud voice; and he fell at the feet of Jesus and thanked him. // Luke 17:11-19* I stared...
November 22, 2023
Putting God First

Putting God First

“You shall love the Lord, your God, with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind. This is the greatest and the first commandment.” // Matthew...
October 28, 2023
The Limits We Place

The Limits We Place

Jesus came to his native place and taught the people in their synagogue. They were astonished and said, "Where did this man get such wisdom and mighty deeds?” // Matthew...
August 03, 2023
Put It Down

Put It Down

“Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest.” // Matthew 11:28 I noticed the sun glint across the thick, strong, grassy meadow...
July 08, 2023
A House That Can Stand

A House That Can Stand

“If a house is divided against itself, that house will not be able to stand.” // Mark 3:25 I put my phone down on the days there is breaking news....
January 23, 2023
The Ground Beneath You

The Ground Beneath You

The desert and the parched land will exult; the steppe will rejoice and bloom. They will bloom with abundant flowers, and rejoice with joyful song. // Isaiah 35:1 Sometimes when...
December 05, 2022
Broken Open

Broken Open

He said, “I tell you truly, this poor widow put in more than all the rest; for those others have all made offerings from their surplus wealth, but she, from...
November 21, 2022
Sweating the Small Stuff

Sweating the Small Stuff

“Ask and you will receive, so that your joy will be complete.” // John 16:24 I wondered if it was worth it, if muttering the words would be a waste...
May 28, 2022
Journey Toward Love

Journey Toward Love

Then Peter approaching asked him, “Lord, if my brother sins against me, how often must I forgive him? As many as seven times?” Jesus answered, “I say to you, not...
March 22, 2022
Ushering You Into the Light

Ushering You Into the Light

Then Peter took Him aside and began to rebuke Him. // Mark 8:32 “Look on the bright side,” I often say. Because sometimes the shadows of life are too dark....
February 17, 2022
A Seed Among Thorns

A Seed Among Thorns

"They are the people who hear the word, but worldly anxiety, the lure of riches, and the craving for other things intrude and choke the word, and it bears no...
January 26, 2022
Fight for the Kingdom

Fight for the Kingdom

Sometimes the fight feels futile. The rosaries, the novenas, the late-night pleas on your knees—they often feel, well, weak. Because when you are saying a Hail Mary while watching death...
November 21, 2021