Run to Wisdom
Easter Sunday’s gospel reading was an interesting one. All three characters in John’s account, of the morning of the resurrection, were running. Mary of Magdala ran to Peter when she discovered Christ’s tomb was empty. Then John and Peter ran to the tomb after Mary of Magdala explained what she saw there. Yes, yes, John […]
We lie to ourselves because we’re afraid to take ourselves on.
“Deep down inside every one of us knows something’s twisted. Acknowledging that fact, refusing to run away from it and deciding to deal with it is the beginning of the only authentic life there is. All evil begins with a lie. The biggest evil comes from the biggest lies, and the biggest lies are the […]
Prepare for Lent by concentrating the strongest defense where your ramparts are weakest
The best way to prepare for Lent, about 30 days from now, is not to decide what to give up as if you were 9 years old, but how you are going to send Satan packing. Father John Tauler +1361 wrote that “when evil comes roaring upon poor, weak men, they instantly fall down helpless […]
Have Yourself an Intentional Little Christmas
We’re barreling headlong into what should be a very holy and peace filled season. Instead, however, most Christians go into hyper-drive, like everyone else, starting with Thanksgiving preparations, then we jump to black Friday deals (on Thanksgiving evening) and then blast right to and through Christmas ending up exhausted without ever thinking about or acknowledging […]
There Is Nothing New Under The Sun
Today’s first reading is thought to be written by Solomon around 2,300 years ago. He wouldn’t be surprised that, other than high tech tools and toys, humanity hasn’t changed one bit. It’s true that there really isn’t anything new under the sun. Eccl 1:2-11 Vanity of vanities, says Qoheleth,vanity of vanities! All things are vanity!What […]
Virtuous Leaders, needed…
Virtuous Leaders desire to do great things and strive toward great ends while also possessing the heart of a servant….a servant to their professional colleagues, family and social circles, fellow citizens and to the entire human family. Their noble ambitions are linked to serving others, not themselves. Virtuous leaders strive to create an environment that […]