Choosing Love – Oct. 19, 2021
“We know in our hearts that choosing love is choosing life and freedom; saying yes to love’s invitation is the only way to lasting meaning and real worth. But our minds are likely to have a different opinion. The parts of our minds that are addicted to efficiency will make us doubt our desire. They […]
National Recovery Month Donations Matched, L’Arche Job Openings
“September is National Recovery Month. We’re all in recovery from something. Join our special $25k challenge and help support transformative, long-term, healing recovery community. Thanks to a generous supporter, all gifts in September – National Recovery Month – will be matched dollar-for-dollar (up to $25K). In this long-haul COVID pandemic, long-haul authentic healing community is […]
In God’s Care
One of the earliest most indelible images of Jesus from my childhood is the Good Shepherd, the subject of this Sunday’s gospel.* If there is a psalm we know by heart, I can bet it is Psalm 23. “The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures….” […]
Origins of Care – Nov. 26, 2020
“Historically the Church has often been found caring for people on the edge of society. For hundreds of years the Church challenged, led and changed the wider culture through its valuing of those who were powerless. It practiced faith in action by feeding, housing and caring for people who otherwise would have suffered or died […]
