spiritual wellness
The Second Amendment and the Second Commandment suggest a disturbing link if we have ears to hear. In Luke 8:8 we hear Jesus say, “Whoever has ears to hear, let them hear” after telling the parable of the sower of seed. We hear these same words in Luke 14:36 when Jesus talks about the saltiness […]
In a recent video Pope Francis expresses his gratitude and prayers for religious sisters and consecrated lay women. The Pope’s praise of the consecrated life of women is perceptive, and I am thankful for him and his compassionate leadership. To see the pope’s video to religious sisters, click here However, dear Father Francis, I have […]
In the Catholic church during this month of November, thoughts on purgatory often take center stage. We may hear phrases such as, the holy souls in purgatory, or we may be encouraged to pray for those in purgatory. I share some ideas from various saints, faithful Catholics and non-Catholics on this topic of purgatory. The […]
Does freedom offer an honest justification for the decisions and opinions of anti-vaxxers and anti-maskers? The definition of freedom is the state of not being imprisoned or enslaved. When anti-vaxxers decide to not be vaccinated they cite their right to be make their own choices. When anti-maskers refuse to use a proven method to block […]
Two words, a and the, are defined as articles in English Grammar. These two small words are called determiners and make/determine the vital difference in pro-life discussions, conversations and decisions. The argument against the phrase, equally sacred priorities, highlights the difference between a and the. The critics claim that equally sacred, makes abortion a preeminent […]
Since the inauguration of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris, the prevailing attitude expressed by many commentators as well as the general public is that truth is refreshing. The majority of our citizens understand why “refreshing” is the operative descriptor of the president’s comments, staff briefings to the media, and messages and updates to the people […]
As a Catholic president, Joe Biden’s faith matters to church leaders. Acceptance or rejection of Biden as a person of faith depends on each leader’s image of God and their understanding of the Gospel. Biden’s Faith: A Positive Response Archbishop Wilton Gregory, recently named as the first African-American cardinal, was asked why he would not […]
What’s the difference between an era of change and change of an era? Our whole life has been about living in an era of change. And it is often said that change is the only constant. Living in an era of change can mean that protests challenge those structures that are wrong. New ideas can […]
Autumn change displays the grandeur of transformation. The changing color of the leaves is a visible sign that invites us to reflect on our personal journey of change. In her Autumn Prayer, Sr. Catherine Higgins. shares the hope that we have the wisdom to discern what needs to be left behind and what are the […]
I had planned to write something else (which I will do later this week) but after seeing this message from Fr. Richard Rohr, his reflection became my “soul-interest.” I ask you to seriously consider his simple but urgent guidance to get us through the next few months.I awoke on Saturday, September 19, with three sources […]