Tom McKenna, CM, Author at FAMVIN NewsEN

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When We Pray (John 17:1-11)

When we gather to pray, we join countless believers through the centuries who have also turned to God.

Walking Into My Life

“If he walked into my life today.” It’s a lyric from the musical, “Mame.” The singer is expressing regrets for missing her chance to be friends with some other person who steps into her life.

The Annunciation (Luke 1:26-38)

A painting by Henry Ossawa Tanner images the mood of this gospel scene from Luke.

Lazarus, Come Out!

An image that can give rise to some fright is that of a tomb. Showing up in Halloween settings and in horror movies, it suggests things like darkness and entrapment.

Drinking The Chalice (Matthew 20:17-38)

At different times and circumstances in our lives, we are challenged to take on one trial or another in the service of the neighbor.

The Grounding Word

Commenting on a person’s prayer, Vincent voices his firm belief in God’s Word sustaining our service.

Outside-Inside (Mark 7:14-23)

A striking theme in these Lenten readings is the relationship between who we are on the outside and who we are on our insides. What both the practices and spirit of Lent intend is to draw these two realms closer together.

Conversations (2 Samuel 7:18-29)

“Conversation” is a word with an instructive derivation. The term comes from "con" (with) and "versation" (exchange), highlighting interaction and engagement.

Virtue: The Readiness to Follow

The angel Gabriel delivers a message that not only does God favor her, but that she is soon to conceive and bear a Son. Mary’s initial reaction is to “ponder” these words, seeking to comprehend their significance.

Keeping Focus (John 3:22-30)

In an article about personality, the author used the expression “ego asset.” It was referring to the way in which one individual can cash in on the accomplishments of another.

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