Pope Francis says “Each one of us has our own “Galilee,” the place where I initially recognized Jesus loved me . We need to rediscover this memory.
Mindwalk: Latest posts and thoughts…
A choice – Hiroshima… or the Explosive Power of Love
We are faced with a choice – once again unleashing Hiroshima or rejoicing and living in God’s kingdom. Which will I commit myself to?
A Blessed Who Wore Blue Jeans and Nike?
What is the name of the new Blessed who wore blue Jeans and Nike? He is the first millennial to be named “Blessed “. He is presented as a role model for youth, a “saint of the ordinary,” and a possible patron saint for IT workers.
Are Catholic Families Mirrors of God’s Love?
This Vincentian Mindwalk started out as a virtual journey to Rome for the 10th World Meeting of Families.
To my surprise, it developed into a reflection on what the church can learn from “happy marriages.”
Episcopal Message Resurfaces (Part 2)
The Catholic community is in a position to respond to violence and The increasing threat of violence in our society with new commitment and creativity. More of the same is not sufficient. Business as usual is not enough.
Prophetic Episcopal Message Washes Up On Beach (1)
As if discovering a bottle with a message, I found a truly prophetic document published by the U.S. Catholic Bishops more than a quarter-century ago.
In this Vincentian Mindwalk, I invite you to make your own judgment about how prophetic it was … and still should be.
New Wineskins Today
In this Vincentian Mindwalk, I share thoughts about the wineskins or frameworks of our thinking about God.
Independence Day – A Dangerous Memory?
This Vincentian Mindwalk reflects on the “dangerous memory “ of the Exodus and Independence Day in our past, present, and future.
Unfinished Work of the Prolife Movement
Unfinished Work of the Prolife Movement – Only when we show through our actions the goods of unconditional love and radical hospitality at the core of the culture of life movement will we change hearts and minds.
Dressing an Old Story in Today’s Clothes
A good story reflects some reality even if it is told in different clothes. The story of today’s polarization over abortion echoes a story told around 500 years before Christ. It is the story of group of blind persons arguing about their experience … and certitudes about what they each touch.
Sundays with Luke – Stories Within a Bigger Story
Over the next 20 Sundays Luke tells us stories from along the road to Jerusalem through Galilee. But this is no sightseeing journey. Luke wanted to show how all followers of Christ were invited…and challenged by Jesus.
Listening to Sounds in the ER
An unplanned visit the Emergency Room of our local hospital helped me realize the difference between hearing and listening. This led me to experience the visit in ways beyond the focus on myself.
Who Are the Wise People In Your Life?
Too often, we cannot see the forest for the trees. Our wisdom figures help us to step back and see where individual pieces of the picture puzzle fit. The wise person helps us see what is not always evident.