Faith, Travel, and the Call to Walk in Christ's Footsteps
Lent Day 42 – Flowers in the Desert
We began these daily Lent reflections by noting how Lent takes us into a spiritual desert. Biblical people knew all about the desert: Abraham has...
Lent Day 11 – St. Thomas More and the Theo-drama
The late Swiss theologian Hans Urs von Balthasar, whom I mentioned yesterday, often spoke of the “theo-drama.” This is the drama written and directed by...
St. John, the Beloved
As I reflected on today’s feast of St. John, and its placement in the Octave of Christmas, I was struck again by the delicate layers...
Thanksgiving Meditation
In all circumstances, give thanks, for this is the will of God for you in Christ Jesus. – 1 Thessalonians 5:18 This Gospel Acclamation for...
The narrow gate opens wide his arms – Sunday’s reading reflection
“Strive to enter through the narrow gate. For many, I tell you, will seek to enter and will not be able.” Luke 13:24 What...
Our Lady of Knock new feast day, August 17th, tomorrow!
New Feast Day for Knock The Vatican has approved a new Feast Day of Our Lady of Knock and this is the 17th August every...