Shepherds
There were about two minutes left in the Olympic quarterfinal basketball game between Argentina and the United States. The U.S. team was up by more than twenty points…
Faith Library
Author: Mike Hays
Hospitality
Genesis 18:1-10 Yahweh appeared to him at the Oak of Mamre while he was sitting by the entrance of the tent during the hottest part of the day.…
The Acts
I have a confession. I’ve always kind of discounted the Acts of the Apostles. I don’t know why. I don’t have any great analysis of why I never…
A Casket
I was lucky enough to be able to call him Uncle Ed. Most people called him Father Ed. He was awesome in both roles. On Good Friday of…
A Little Faith Here
John 2:3-12 “And they ran out of wine, since the wine provided for the feast had all been used, and the mother of Jesus said to him, ‘They…
Mercy Missed
The Gospel reading for the Third Sunday of Advent (or as I liked to call it in my youth, “Pink-Candle-of-Joy, Is-It-Really-Still-TWO-Weeks-Until-Christmas?” Sunday) caught me off-guard this time around.…
Mercy Sakes!
“Be merciful, just as your father is merciful.” – Luke 3:36 Mercy. We plead for it at every mass with the “Lord, have mercy” of the Kyrie. We…
Balloon or Coat?
A short and sweet midsummer faith reflection/checkup. It has been a tumultuous year in our society. Many social issues, many social problems, many chaotic events. How do we…
And They’ll Know…
John 13:33-38 ‘Little children, I shall be with you only a little longer. You will look for me, and, as I told the Jews, where I am going,…
Turning the Other Cheek
But I say this to you who are listening: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who…