Reflections

On 9/11 we immediately think of the pain and suffering, the injustice of the attacks. This leads to a defensive stance united against our enemies. The emotions run deep.

Today I find myself wondering if our faith is sufficient for tackling the hard questions that face us on a daily basis.

In recent years, when I have had the pleasure of reading the Gospel story of the Prodigal Son, I have gotten into the habit of giving special emphasis to the first words of the parable:  “A man had two sons. . . .”

Pope Francis just keeps on going… well beyond what most consider normal for a man of his age and physical conditions.