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Be Open for the Unexpected
When I read the daily devotions, if the First Reading is from the Old Testament, I admittedly tend to skim the reading—"iniquity . . . offer bullocks . . ....
God of the Impossible
Today's USCCB Readings "Pray about it," my husband would say in an almost robotic sort of tone. It was his go-to when he had no answer. And my go-to response...
A Holy Example
I was ten years old. I slowly become aware that other families in our neighborhood had nicer things, newer cars, and more exciting vacations than my family. For the first...
When a Band-Aid Won't Fix It
Some wounds heal easily—skinned knees, cut fingers. A bandage and some ointment usually fix things. But what about those invisible hurts we carry in our hearts? That knife of betrayal...
As I Went Down to the River to Pray
I feel this First Reading in my bones. Naaman the leper was sent to Elisha the prophet. His problem was pretty obvious and Naaman had the reasonable, faith-filled expectation that...
God Already Knows Your Anger
--- Gospel JN 2:13-25 Since the Passover of the Jews was near, Jesus went up to Jerusalem. He found in the temple area those who sold oxen, sheep, and doves,...
Astonishing Mercy of God
There are three main characters in this Gospel—the father, the faithful son, and the son who squanders it all. Most reflections I’ve heard focus on one of these men. Up...
Fine Line Between Condemnation and Courage
Today’s readings are often outshone by Joseph and his amazing coat. “Typical Joseph,” his brothers might say. However, there is so much more going on in these Scriptures. We see...
Flourishing in Trust
Several years back I was recovering from my first months as a new mother, hormones out of control and overall losing a sense of myself. My husband lovingly planned a...
Half-Way Yes Works
I'm not sure whether or not Saints James and John, at that moment when Christ asked them if they were willing to drink from the same cup He would drink...
Living Genuine Humility
Something remarkable happens to our love of the Lord when we choose to be guided by the liturgical seasons. The tone of God’s loving and His way becomes recognizable in...
Changing My Mind About Confession
I go to Confession now more frequently than I ever used to, and my greatest takeaway from it has to do with these two lines from today's Gospel: "Jesus said...
