Of all the memories I have, I ran from one memory in particular for decades, its wreckage surfacing periodically in the waters of my soul – ugly pieces covered in sharp barnacles, full of wormholes, severely waterlogged. … Continue readingMemories on the Other Side of Our Humanity
As I sat in Mass this past Sunday I struggled to participate in the Gospel reading. Each year I am choked up by the words that we are asked to say when we call for the release of the prisoner Barabbas over Jesus. Even more … Continue readingA Reflection Revisited: I am Barabbas
I have never mentioned it in these posts, but most of the time I do my lectio divina prayer time in preparation for this article in front of the Blessed Sacrament. I have a regular hour on Monday nights and it is the perfect time … Continue readingLectio Divina: The Feast of Christ the King (2016)
Last month we explored the devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. This month, we explore the devotion the Precious Blood of our Lord. The Precious Blood, given to us by our Lord Jesus Christ during the Last Supper, grants us an opportunity to … Continue readingJuly: Devotion to the Precious Blood of Our Lord
Today is the 5th Friday of Lent and in just two days we’ll be celebrating Palm Sunday and ushering in Holy Week. Can you believe we’re already at the end of Lent? I feel like it has gone by really quickly this time around. But … Continue readingThe Final Days of Lent: Questions to Facilitate Lenten Reflection