Live Generously
My first read of the gospel* this week had my stomach in knots. To those who are listening, Jesus is saying to love outside the box, to include in our circle of prayer and kindness and generosity those people especially whom we consider undeserving. We are to have an open heart for those whose attitudes […]
Finally, Beloved – Jan. 4, 2019
““Finally, Beloved, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is pleasing, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence and if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. Keep on doing the things you have heard and seen from me, and the God of peace will […]
Befriending Reality – Jan. 3, 2019
“Spiritual life is a way of dwelling with perplexity—taking it seriously, searching for its purpose as well as its perils, its beauty as well as its ravages. In this sense, spiritual life is a reasonable, reality-based pursuit. It can have mystical entry points and destinations, to be sure. But it is in the end about […]
Into Care – Jan. 2, 2019
“We all live lives that are complicated and that at times, with infinite variation, feel overwhelming. But we know people in our immediate world who step beyond themselves, into care. If you know them up close, you know they are not saints or heroes—take note of that, and take comfort. Feel how when you extend […]
