The trees point to the cross
Celebrating the birth is wonderful, but the cross reminds us that whatever we face “God is with us” to lead us through life’s challenges. …
Tag: Hope
Be Opened!
“At the heart of the Gospel is a word that sums up the whole message of Christ.” Ephatha – be opened! …
Looking at the Sky
In our busyness, it is easy to forget to look to the sky. We tend to think life is all toil and drudgery, and when we die, we will finally experience peace. We forget we are built for the infinity. We like gazing at the sky because we are destined to share in the wonders and glory that Christ now shares with God. …
Peering into the fog
I wanted blue skies and sunshine to conclude the retreat, but instead was only able to see the trees up close and fog beyond. Maybe that’s how God wants it – for me to direct my focus on that which is right before me and trust that God is silently ‘making something new’ in the fog beyond. …
Spreading the Nativity Virus
Like the shepherds, Christmas invites all to ‘go and announce the Good News’. Its time to spread the ‘Nativity Virus’ …
The next piece of the puzzle
People came to John the Baptist because they felt something was wrong in their life. Some pieces of the puzzle were missing, the picture was fuzzy, the boundaries were not well defined. …
Hiking the Pandemic Trail
Lessons from the Appalachian Trail to guide us through this pandemic. …
Little Signs of Hope
A Message from the Director of the Catholic Conference Center: Early each morning I go outside to pray. Last week just as I settled in my chair it started raining. A little