Mary’s Memories – the Rosary As Her Scrapbook
“She kept all these things, pondering them in her heart” (Lk 2:19; cf. 2:51)
To me, that’s another way of saying she kept her scrapbook of memories of special memories of her son in her heart.
How Christ-like Do You Think You Are?
When St. Paul asks us to “put on the mind of Christ” he has much more in mind than mouthing Jesus’ words. I believe he is asking us to look at our attitudes and actions. We are called to “walk the talk”!
Who Are You Calling a “Cafeteria Catholic”?
Many of those who take cudgels to anyone who disagrees with a Pope now often lead the charge seriously asking whether the current Pope is Catholic. And those who tended to ignore some Popes in the recent past cheer on the current Pope.
But the truth is larger than what either is willing to see and struggle to understand.
The “Dead Horse Theory” of Ministry
Organizations… and individuals… develop all kinds of strategies to cope with change. Some strategies are more successful than others. There is one strategy that has many lives … the “dead horse” theory.
The Courage to See Ourselves As God Sees Us?
As I think about contemplation, I realize that the phrase “the courage to be” might be adapted to understanding of contemplation. It takes courage to become aware of God’s long, loving look at me.
Rom 16, 13 reads: "Greet Rufus, chosen in the Lord; and greet his mother—a mother to me also." If this…
Have a blessed Holy Week!
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Father John, Blessings to you as you step cautiously down that new path. Grace and Peace be with you!