“I believe that I will see the goodness of Yahweh in the land of the living! Wait for Yahweh; be strong, and let your heart take courage. Yes, wait for God!” Psalm 27: 13-14 Happy New Year! Yes, let us be happy that we have started a new year in hope. We have no ideaContinue reading “Happy New Year!”
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Starting Fresh Again
“Let not your heart be troubled, you know the way, the way to life, the way to heaven.” On this last day of the year 2020, looking back, I have never been so eager to see the chance for a new and better year. It is good that we have the habit of seeing ourselvesContinue reading “Starting Fresh Again”
Shadow of Violence
“You sweep humans away like daydreams, like fresh grass which springs up and flowers in the morning, but by evening is withered and dry.” Psalm 90: 5 Sadly, even in this season of Christmas, we continue to live under a dark shadow, the shadow of violence. Many respond to violence believing there is nothing thatContinue reading “Shadow of Violence”
Bearers of Light and Hope
“For my eyes have seen your salvation, which you prepared in sight of all the peoples…” Luke 2 As I was pondering on Simeon and Anna, our two prophets from the gospel we heard at mass today, I wondered – how did they know that this baby was the One? Didn’t they witness many mothersContinue reading “Bearers of Light and Hope”
On the Edge Again
“Let the king beware for your justice tears ev’ry tyrant from his throne.” Canticle of the Turning In another last ditch effort to preserve his reign as president, or more likely, preserve his self esteem, or perhaps to continue raising millions of dollars from his supporters, our president has encouraged Texas AG, General Ken Paxton,Continue reading “On the Edge Again”
Peace
“Peace is my farewell to you, my peace is my gift to you; I do not give it to you as the world gives peace.” John 14: 27 Today we light the candle of peace in our Advent wreaths. Last Sunday we lit the candle of hope. I think we find our peace by clingingContinue reading “Peace”
The Non-Violence of Christ
“Then the wolf will be the guest of the lamb, and the leopard shall lie down with the kid… for the earth shall be filled with the knowledge of the Most High.” See Isaiah 11: 1-10 Threats of violence are in the news today. Those who do not like the election results are proclaiming thatContinue reading “The Non-Violence of Christ”
Lighting the Candle of Hope
“My heart shall sing of the day you bring Let the fires of your justice burn. Wipe away all tears, for the dawn draws near and the world is about to turn. Canticle of the Turning Today is the first Sunday of Advent and our Advent wreaths take center stage. There is no wrong wayContinue reading “Lighting the Candle of Hope”
Birthing Hope
“Oh tiny seed, planted in the soil of Creation, hidden joy and mystery.” It struck me today as I saw the surge in the stock market that there is a new hope coming to life. Not that the stock market represents our real economy, but it is an indicator of sorts. This rising indicator cameContinue reading “Birthing Hope”
Transitions
Times of transition can be both hope-filled and nerve-wracking. There is a lot of ambiguity in transition because we don’t know what will be our new reality when we come out the other side. The image that I often turn to in times of transition is the image of being in a tomb. We usuallyContinue reading “Transitions”
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