The Road to Transformation – Dec. 9, 2019
The quotes this week come from Breathing Under Water: Spirituality and the Twelve Steps. Franciscan priest Richard Rohr lifts up the gospel values and transformative wisdom in the 12 Step program of Alcoholics Anonymous. As the season of Advent calls us to “prepare the way of the Lord, make straight his paths,” I find here […]
Begin with Mysticism – Nov. 15, 2018
“The necessary detachment from this ugly and injurious present political climate depends upon our inner attachment to the mystery of God’s unbounded grace and divine, creative love. That is the foundation from which we can witness to truth, nurture community, and build essential bonds of solidarity with those who suffer. More than ever, politics which […]
For All the Saints…
Although our definition of saints may vary widely, All Saints Day is a time to remember those who have inspired and shaped our lives in a Jesus-direction. The news that Fr. Thomas Keating died on October 25 seemed somehow fitting. At 95, he was ready. As a Trappist monk and worldwide contemplative teacher, he was […]
Scandalous Talk – Aug. 22, 2018
“Yet it seems that it is much easier for God to convince bread of what it really is than for God to convince us. We alone balk, rebel, and analyze. Let’s be honest and admit that “eat my body and drink my blood” is scandalous talk (John 6:64-66) that has stopped scandalizing us! And so […]
