Content with a Soul
“What profit would there be for one to gain the whole world and forfeit his life?” How often have we heard this phrase, in one form or another? Countless times. It rings true at the time, but then Monday morning comes. I am back at work, sliding into the familiar routine, and it is easy … Read more
Jesus’s proclamation that the Church will be built on Peter is intriguing, because Jesus says that Peter’s faith is the reason, not his strength, courage, nor any other skill or trait. This doesn’t mean that Peter will never falter, as we know that he does. But it shows that deep down, this anchor of faith … Read more
How do we approach the “weeds” in our lives? In the Gospel of Matthew, Jesus tells the parable of the weeds and the wheat. A farmer sows good seed, but in the night, an enemy sows weeds among it. When the servants ask if they should immediately pull the weeds, the master tells them no, … Read more
We often overlook preparation and patience as we rush to find answers and solutions. And yet, Jesus reminds us of the profound importance of these two traits through the parable of the sower. The Necessity of Worked Soil When we are building or growing anything of value, preparation is critical, because the sower reaps the … Read more
Before reading the passages for this week, I had wanted to craft a theme around patriotism and related to the Fourth of July, but as they say, man plans and God laughs. The Gospel is a direct response to the namesake here – the call from Jesus to all those with a restless life. And … Read more
The Logistical Puzzle of a Modern Summer As I mentioned last week, it’s been a busy time for me and my family. It feels like we are constantly on the go. The hectic nature of summer break as a working parent is a stark contrast to the leisurely pace of the summers I remember as … Read more
The Trap of Being Stretched Thin This week, I find myself moving too fast. Between summer camps for the kids, work travel, morning to evening meetings, a sick dog, and some inclement weather thrown in for good measure, life’s demands have piled up. Much of this is by my own design, yet I press on. … Read more
Do people know that I am Catholic? I struggle with that – on one hand, I’m not going out of my way to convert or evangelize; but on the other hand, I don’t want to hide my faith, for I’m proud of it. I do want to be seen living out faith, but what shape … Read more
I found it difficult this week to relate the readings on the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ to my life. But as I thought about the passages while driving to work, the line from the First Reading struck me – that not by bread alone does man survive. We see this played out … Read more
This week, we are presented with readings for the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity. Hearing about how those of biblical history encounter God the Father through Moses, the Son in Jesus, and the Holy Spirit, my mind drifted toward how I could best help my children encounter God in their lives. Embracing Fallibility … Read more