McKenna

If asked the question, “Have you ever been disappointed in God?” I suspect there might be one or two hands raised — or maybe even all of our hands!

I remember preaching a Sunday homily and having a number of people come up to me after to say how much they liked it. I recall going back to my Community house and at dinner letting everyone know how well my sermon was received and the applause it got.

“New Beginnings”. It’s a phrase that brings up any number of memorable scenes.

Have you ever experienced the bounty of a generous person? Somebody who gave in an overflowing way, somebody whom you sensed wanted the best for you?

Jesus uses some sharply pointed words in Matthew’s 24th chapter, challenging his hearers to “stay awake.”

Writings in both spirituality and psychology focus on the difference between the inside and the outside. They would have problems with any growing degree of disparity or misalignment between the outer and the inner.

One of the most consoling of the beliefs we profess in our Apostles Creed is that of The Communion of Saints.

A revealing question to ask of any group: What Matters? In this gathering of people, what counts more and what counts less? What is your measure of success?

Jesus uses the expression “at hand,” as in “the Kingdom of God is at hand.” It’s a phrase meaning just around the corner, immanent, right over the horizon.