Lonely, but Never Alone
Reflect The holidays are a time of joy for many. For those who are alone, however, it is simply a season to endure. Don’t take it for granted. Count your blessings while saying this prayer for those who are struggling. …
Wonder and the Uniqueness of Creation
Reflect Franciscan theologian John Duns Scotus developed the philosophical notion of haecceitas, the idea of particularity or “thisness.” This is an important concept to Franciscans, as the uniqueness of each thing within creation can help us to open our eyes …
On Fear
Reflect Jesus talked a great deal about fear. Knowing our human condition, he knew how sneaky fear can be, burrowing into our psyches and spirits in ways we can’t always see. He saw that many of us live in fear, …
Will We Recognize Him?
Reflect Today, as we celebrate Jesus’ resurrection and the promise it holds for us as followers of his way, may we also remember that two of his disciples failed to recognize him on the road to Emmaus. In Luke 24:13–35, …
A Brief Pause
Reflect Yesterday, we mourned Christ’s death. Tomorrow, we will celebrate his Resurrection. Today, we pause somewhere in between. Taking a brief pause in our lives isn’t something most of us are comfortable with or used to. We convince ourselves that …
Reach Out with Hope
Reflect St. Dismas is my favorite saint. Tradition tells us that he is the man known as The Good Thief whose story come to us in the Gospel of Luke. Broken and humiliated, he hangs on a cross next to …
Washing of Feet
Reflect At the Last Supper, Jesus washed his apostles’ feet—even those of Judas, his betrayer. Pray Dear Jesus,I want to love and forgive as you do, but I often fail.People annoy me, and I lose patience.Or I am oblivious to …
