The joy of conversion, Christian community, and the Catholic faith
Our family tradition for Thanksgiving grace is sung to the tune of “Edelweiss” from the Sound of Music. The Von Trapp family at the festival performed the forbidden national anthem as they prepared to escape the country. Bless our friends, Bless our food, Come, O Lord, and sit with us. Make our talk glow with...
Isaiah 45:1, 4-6; Ps 96:1, 3-5, 7-10; 1 Thessalonians 1:1-5b; Matthew 22:15-21 As I sit to write these thoughts I ask the Holy Spirit to enlighten me to help you. Since these thoughts go viral, I don’t know who will be reading this but hope we shall be together in heaven. My thoughts this weekend...
A classic question that Jesus asks his disciples is, “Who do you say that I am?” That soul-searching question is a popular retreat theme that we all need to ponder. From another perspective, what if you asked, “Who does Jesus say that I am?” Rather than that courageous question we might be more comfortable asking,...
