Content with a Soul
The Feast of the Presentation of the Lord offers a rare window into a “normal” moment for Jesus, Mary, and Joseph. Here, we see them simply fulfilling their religious obligations as parents. It is a quiet but striking reminder that even the Holy Family submitted to the institutional worship and traditions developed over centuries in … Read more
When the people of Nehemiah and Ezra’s time heard the Word proclaimed after their return from exile, they wept for joy. That physical reaction of recognizing the tangible and intangible strength of God’s Word is echoed in the Psalmist’s response: Your words, Lord, are Spirit and life. Ezra’s subsequent command to share with others and … Read more
When I hear the first line of this week’s reading from Isaiah, “For Zion’s sake I will not be silent”, it feels as though it is my own soul crying out. It is a stark reminder that we are called to action, to “proclaim His marvelous deeds,” as the Psalmist writes. We cannot remain quiet … Read more