Reflections

Prophets After Jesus Christ’s Own Heart

Jesus is the prophet of prophets.  And we who have, due to our baptism, the calling to be prophets will be so only we do as he. The people take Jesus as one of the prophets (Mt 14, 5; Mk 8, 28; Lk 7, 16; Jn 7, 40).  The learned, in contrast, take pride in not being so...

Vincentian Prayer Images: Walking Through Each Day with St. Vincent XVI

St. Vincent told the Daughters of Charity: “Go to bed modestly and fall asleep with a good thought.”

Separating Justice from Jargon

A not-so-simple question about critical race theory plumbs the depths of our DEI work

Binge-watching the Gospel of Mark?

BInge-watching viewers report a greater understanding and knowledge of the show and character development, versus viewers who don’t binge-watch. Might that be true if we “binge-read” the Gospel of Mark?

Watchful and Hard-working Servants

Watchful and Hard-working Servants

Jesus, who rose from the dead and went up to heaven, will not fail to return in his glory.  Of course, he wants us to be always watchful and hard-working. Jesus exhorts all of us to be watchful.  And the exhortation sounds urgent, for he repeats it in several ways: ...

Getting Ready…Be Prepared

Getting Ready…Be Prepared

“Getting Ready” (Wisdom 6:12-16; Mt 25:1-13) “Be Prepared” is a famous theme in Boy Scout lore but also frequently shows up in the Scriptures. The injunction in the Book of Wisdom to keep a watchful eye for the coming of God’s presence (Wisdom 6), and Jesus’ praise of...

For All You Foodies

For All You Foodies

Foodies see life differently. I confess, I am one. This reflection caught my attention. It's about family and community. Heather Gordon-Young is a Canadian writer who lives on the west coast of British Columbia. She is the Executive Director of a not-for-profit social...

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