Confession: the word does not bring forth cozy, comfortable feelings but instead elicits visions of dread and fear for many. We are afflicted with shame and regret, not wanting to see a priest. Because of this, some of us often…
Unlock the Key to Joy
Dream Keepers
So the tug of war seems never ending. God, love, sin, relationship, belonging, companionship! Is there a human “out there” who just doesn’t want to fit in, belong to something/someone, be loved and know that they are valued just as…
What if You Stumble?
(This is a repost from 2013.) If you were on trial today with the charge of being a Christians, would you be found guilty? Many years ago I stood on “trial” at an RCIA class. The prosecutor accused me of…
The Lord’s Prayer – Dependance on God, Part 5
Did you ever wonder why Jesus instructed us to ask for “daily” bread? Why not ask for a lifetime supply of bread? Couldn’t God do that? Couldn’t God by His infinite power simply provide for all of our material needs?…
Woman Caught in Adultery
Sunday Readings for March 13, 2016 the 5th Sunday in Lent It really looked like the end of the road for her. Caught in the act of a capital crime, her fate lay in the hands of an angry mob….
False Memory and True Scripture
Psychological studies have shown that we’re not fully reliable witnesses. Our brains can be tricked–by ourselves or by others. Witnesses to an accident or crime, for example, can lead themselves (or be led by others) to remember details that were…
I AM I AM
In 6th grade Catechism class, we go through the Bible chronologically, Genesis to Revelation. In the first four months, the kids learn all sorts of Old Testament stuff that will connect to what’s covered in the last four months. What…
Time with Jesus
During Lent, we look not only to fast, pray and give alms, we also look to change our lives for the better. It’s too easy to look at this as a “project”, a task that we set out for ourselves…
Purple Rain
The Lenten season provides us with 40 days to reflect through sacrifice, prayer, and faith. Ever since I can remember I have thought of Lent as my Catholic new year, complete with a resolution. In the past I have given…