God does not delight in or cause death but raises the dying to new life. The healing work of Jesus can give us a false sense that faithfulness means we will not experience suffering,illness, or painful death. This is not true. God’s healing and resurrecting work brings consolation, community, courage and perseverance to trial, destruction, […]
God’s vision for our lives is not always clear to us; sometimes, this is scary. When God chastises Job from a whirlwind, the words are chilling: “Where were you when I laid the foundation ofthe world?” And it is only slightly less troubling for the disciples to hear Jesus say in response to their fear, […]
God’s life grows from the smallest seedlings. Does it sometimes feel like the lofty things God asks of us – holiness and heaven – are just too far out of reach? This week’s readings are meant to encourage us in the tiny and unlikely places in which faith takes root andgrows into something strong and […]
The Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ“God’s life is poured out for us in sacrifice; what will we give of our lives?” Today’s readings draw us into the heart of what it means to follow Jesus with our lives. God sent his Son, whopoured himself out for us, an example that […]
On Trinity Sunday, we often hear homilies about the theological mystery of the Trinity, but this year, perhaps wecould focus on the theological miracle: that the three persons of God have promised to be with us to the end oftime. We have been promised that the Triune God will never leave us. Just as Jesus […]