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Rejoice!
I have always described myself as a realist-optimist. I tend to look on the bright side of things, but always within the confines of delicately and determined logical boundaries, of...
Hands Off the Jesus
At dawn on Easter morning, Mary Magdalene and the other holy women went to Jesus’ tomb to anoint His body with spices. They found that the large stone over the...
Standing at the Empty Tomb
I’m trying to put myself into today’s Gospel scene with Mary Magdalene and the other Mary. But to be honest, I often battle discouragement. After the crushing blow of the...
Invited into the Light
Each year, I feel that I'm just really bad at Easter. I easily become frustrated as I confront the tension of desiring to embrace the Resurrection, as it is the...
The Mother of All Vigils
The Mother of all Vigils (a title attributed to Saint Augustine), is upon us. Tonight, I will sit in a darkened church, illumined by the flicker of candles, and listen...
Hands Open, Willing It to Happen
During a pilgrimage I was on last summer, I found myself staring at an image of the second Station of the Cross, when Jesus carries His cross. What was different...
But I Don't Like Feet
There are few things in life I love as much as getting a good pedicure. The hot bubble bath for my toes delights me. And that foot massage with lotion?...
Have Mercy on Me
"What are you willing to give me if I hand him over to you?" (Matthew 26:15) For the times I handed You over, Lord, for popularity and acceptance, have mercy...
Blindness by Pride
When I was a teenager I went on several retreats and was involved in my youth group. In my early 20s I served with a Catholic ministry for almost an...
In the Quiet
Growing up, I was always so thrilled to start Holy Week on Palm Sunday. The readings, the palms, the pomp, and the Hosannas! So exciting! But then, a lull. Monday....
Palm-Stabbing Sunday, Sacramentals, and an Intro to Holy Week
Today is Palm Sunday. It’s the day upon which we recall Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem, listen to the ( L O N G ) Gospel description of His passion...
Dumb Lies, Hard Hearts
I was friends with Travis for almost two years. We were good friends, too—I even helped pick out the engagement ring he gave to his high-school sweetheart. A few months...
