Tag Archives: Jesus
The Darkness of Depression
Friday turned out to be a mild, spring day in Mission Viejo; the temperature wasn’t supposed to crack the 70’s. The valley began to show signs of life as the California sun peaked over the Eastern hills, illuminating the subdivisions in this well to do Orange County city. Dogs were walked. Tall, nonfat lattes were … Continue reading »
In Today’s World: What We Can Learn From the Pope’s Resignation
Dear Brothers, I have convoked you to this Consistory, not only for the three canonizations, but also to communicate to you a decision of great importance for the life of the Church. After having repeatedly examined my conscience before God, I have come to the certainty that my strengths, due to an advanced age, are … Continue reading »
Book Review: Red Letter Revolution
What did Jesus say about homosexuality? Or Hell? Or how we should engage the culture. Shane Claiborne’s and Tony Campolo’s book Red Letter Revolution aims to answer those questions. Through it isn’t cut and dry like so many other books, Red Letter Revolution is akin to sitting in the room while two good friends discuss … Continue reading »
Behold the Lamb of God
I want to wish you a very merry Christmas. Continue reading »
Advent Songs: IV
I’d love to see Handel’s Messiah performed live every year, but usually that doesn’t work out as well as I would like it to. I have been fortunate enough to attend the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra’s performance twice, and it was amazing. I highly recommend you experience this concert at least once. In the meantime, this … Continue reading »
Fourth Sunday of Advent
Readings for December 23, 2012 Micah 5:2-5a Luke 1:46-55 Hebrews 10:5-10 Luke 1:39-55 Prayer Shepherd of Israel, you gently support the one who is with child and call forth the Lamb who dances in the womb, Stir our hearts to recognize Christ’s coming, as Elizabeth recognized his presence in Mary’s radiant obedience to your desire, … Continue reading »
Advent Songs: III
Angels We Have Heard On High, performed by Sixpence and None the Richer. Continue reading »
Third Sunday of Advent
Readings for December 16, 2012 Zephaniah 3:14-20 Isaiah 12:2-6 Philippians 4:4-7 Luke 3:7-18 Prayer God of hope, you call us home from the exile of selfish oppression to the freedom of justice, the balm of healing, and the joy of sharing. Make us strong to join you in your holy work, as friends of strangers … Continue reading »
No Easy Answers
It’s the little things that remind us of the rippling effects of unexpected death. It briefly occurred to me today how presents for 20 children are wrapped and hidden away, never to be opened by their intended recipients, and how terribly difficult it will be for the parents to rediscover those packages. Reminders of their children, of … Continue reading »
