Rise up in splendor, Jerusalem! Your light has come The glory of the Lord shines upon you. See, darkness covers the earth, And thick clouds cover the peoples But upon you the Lord shines And over you appears his glory. (Isaiah 60:1-2) Today, we celebrate the Feast of Epiphany. Coming toward the end of the … More Seeing and Being the Light
As you celebrate Christmastide with your family, you may want to reflect on one or more of these questions: Q. When has the birth of a child brought joy and gladness to you or those you love? (Luke 1:14) Q. Joseph and Mary had to travel to Joseph’s ancestral home for a census. If you … More Merry Christmas!
Decorations, check! Baking, check! Shopping, check! Christmas cards in the mail, check! Gifts sent, check! Now, all I need is ice skating and a snowball fight and I can star in my own Hallmark movie! Seriously, now I can concentrate on waiting in stillness for the Joy and Peace of Christmas.
Dear Friends, I am borrowing the words of St. Paul to his good friends in Phillipi as my greeting to you: Every time you cross my mind, I break out in exclamations of thanks to God. Each exclamation is a trigger to prayer. I find myself praying for you with a glad heart. I am … More Merry Christmas!
Tomorrow we celebrate the Feast of the Epiphany, when God revealed God’s self to the Wise Men in a small vulnerable child – and, by extension to all of us. What do we know about these Wise Men or Magi? We know that they Were outsiders from different cultures Believed in science Followed a star … More Lesson from the Magi
Today, the Church celebrates Mary, the Mother of God. The first reading from the Book of Numbers is such an appropriate blessing for New Year’s Day. It is my wish for each one of you. The Lord bless you and keep you, The Lord make his face to shine upon you, and be gracious to … More World Day of Peace 2019
So many inspiring and moving readings on Christmas Day! I apologize for taking these words out of their beautiful context, yet I quote them for our reflection today. The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; upon those who dwelt in the land of gloom, a light has shone. (Isaiah 9:2) … More Merry Christmas!
Today, 12 days after Christmas, is the traditional date to celebrate Epiphany. In recent years, however, the celebration moved to the Sunday following the feast of Mary, the Mother of God on January 1st. Epiphany is the feast of the manifestation of Christ to the world, in particular to the Gentiles. The feast of Epiphany … More Lessons from the Magi
Rise up in splendor, Jerusalem! Your light has come The glory of the Lord shines upon you. See, darkness covers the earth, And thick clouds cover the peoples But upon you the Lord shines And over you appears his glory. (Isaiah 60:1-2) The author of the Third Book of Isaiah was addressing the people of … More Epiphany – Then and Now
Photography and Writing as Spiritual Practices
Photography and Writing as Spiritual Practices
Photography and Writing as Spiritual Practices
The intersection of faith and life.
