The Merciful… – Feb. 14, 2020
“Blessed are the merciful, for they will receive mercy. Blessed are those who make terrible business decisions for the sake of people. Blessed are the burnt-out social workers and the over worked teachers and the pro-bono case takers. Blessed are the kids who step between the bullies and the weak. Blessed are they who delete […]
an empty inn – Dec. 20, 2019
“In contemplating the Christmas child this year I am more aware that God’s existence in this world is dependent on grace and mercy in me, as well as in monks and governments… My prayer:Lord Jesus, come again Thy spirit to impart.Make as an empty innMy lone and fearful heart.” –Elizabeth O’Connor, Cry Pain, Cry Hope […]
If You Don’t Get It, You Don’t Get It
In this week’s Gospel reading,* Jesus tells a parable about two men who had gone to the Temple to pray. One was a Pharisee, whose prayer reminded God that he wasn’t like other people, but someone who conscientiously followed demanding spiritual practices. The other was a tax collector, slumped in a dark corner not daring […]
Deliver Us – Oct. 25, 2019
We turn to You and Your mercy, O God of barren places and friend of the oppressed. We stand in need of conversion, from pain to peace, from sadness to joy, from guilt to affirmation. Lead us not into isolation, but delivers us from anger, for Yours is the kindness, the patience, the strength we […]
