What Advice Would St. Joseph Give Us?
One of the central figures of the Advent season is St. Joseph, the husband of Mary. Based on scripture, what advice would Joseph give to us? I’m suggesting perhaps these three pieces of advice. (more…)
My Library Card: A Very Valuable Possession
The other day I was reflecting on some of my most valuable possessions. My library card was pretty high on my list. (more…)
For Advent, I Wish You Peace!
It’s Advent, that time of the year when we are invited by the Church to slow down and ponder the great mystery of God’s presence in our midst. But let’s face it. This time of year most of us are not slowing down. We’re speeding up! We are not pondering. We’re calculating— calculating how in the world we’re going to get everything done before Christmas—and how we’re going to pay for it! (more…)
Thank You, God, for Our Inventive Ancestors
On Thanksgiving Day we usually thank God for our blessings: family, friends, faith, good health, freedom, food, shelter, natural resources, etc. And this is a good thing to do. (more…)
Two Hinges of Prayer: Regularity and Spontaneity
Prayer swings on two hinges: regularity and spontaneity. In the Jewish tradition, these two hinges are called keva (the fixity of the prayer book) and kavanah (the spontaneity of the heart.) (more…)
