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Not Made for Slavery
One of my favorite old movies to watch as a little girl was the Charlton Heston classic, The Ten Commandments. The scenery, costumes, acting, even the narrator's voice had me...
Lord of the Sabbath, Lord of My Heart
Bloody noses. Arguments over who gets the preferred book. A boxing match stalled. Sensory meltdowns. You’ve arrived to the front row circus . . . ahem, pew in my parish...
Strap My Burdens to His Yoke
Do you know what a yoke is? When I saw it referenced in today's Gospel from Matthew, I looked it up again just to be sure. A yoke is a...
Spiritual Pride, the Real Buzzkill
It can happen in an instant. We see a faith-filled post nearly identical to something profound we’ve shared, or wanted to share, and now it’s getting all the attention. A...
His Mighty Deeds Are Invitations
"[I]f the mighty deeds done in your midst had been done in Tyre and Sidon, they would long ago have repented . . ." (Matthew 11:21). I have scoffed at...
Crushed Heart, True Freedom in Him
My legs came swinging over my head as my mind readied my arms for the fall. I knew it was coming. I felt the ground grow closer and my heart...
The Answer Is Simple
How many times have I passed by on the other side when I see my brothers and sisters laying beaten and bruised with their wounds open before me? I’d like...
On Sailing and Solid Ground
This year, Jesus invited me to sail with Him. Last year, we always met on the beach. But now, it’s time to get in the boat. So when I go...
Speak Through Me, Holy Spirit
I have a friend who, I believe, lets the Spirit speak through her all the time. She's so good at responding to people in conversation—at listening to them, being with...
He Might Say
I won’t attempt to put words in Our Lord’s mouth; His words are perfect as they are. Rather, let me take a moment to apply examples to His wisdom. Perhaps...
The Design of His Heart
An artist I know, an extraordinary young woman in her thirties, was happily tackled by the reality of Jesus and His Church after some serious chaos and confusion: addiction, abortion,...
His Holy Face Sees Me
"At the sight of the crowds, His heart was moved with pity . . . " (Matthew 9:36). He sees me. In my weakness. In my struggles. As I face...
