November 05, 2018
Eye of a Needle
“Again I say to you, it is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle than for one who is rich to enter the kingdom of God.” Matt.19: 24. That statement...
October 23, 2018
Ordinary Life . . . Examined
Ordinary life provides an excellent opportunity for self-observation and spiritual enrichment. I observed that when I do watch TV, I search out shows with characters that are idealistic, even Rambo types, determined against all odds...
October 10, 2018
The Call
“Come, Follow Me” is the call from Jesus to Peter, Andrew, James and John. They already knew of Jesus. Peter’s mother-in-law was even cured by Jesus. Regardless, it was the miraculous catch of fish that...
October 03, 2018
The Miracle of Healing
After Pentecost, Peter’s first miracle was the cure of a lame man, saying, ‘…in the name of Jesus Christ, the Nazarene, walk’. (Acts 3:1-10) The Word (Christ) and Healing are one. Christ healed; Peter was...
September 20, 2018
The Safe Zone
Prayer’s Safe Zone From Carol Lavenz: Eucharistic adoration could be described as a safe zone of prayer because the power of temptation is not sitting there! In silence, bothersome thoughts or habitual worries can surface....