Archive for March 2021

“. . . That the world may know that you have sent me, and have loved them, as You have loved Me.”  Jesus in John 17:23 “What does the cross mean to you?” That’s a very pertinent question as one prepares for Holy Week. Perhaps it is why that queston was asked of me recently…

“As the deer pants for water, so my soul longs for you, O God.  My soul thirsts for God, for the Living God.” Psalm 42 “My soul will not rest until it rests in Thee.” St. Augustine “The longing for God is already the very presence of God.” John O’Donahue We spend our lives wanting,…

“When you pray do not use vain repetitions as the Gentiles do, who think that they will be heard for their many words. . . for you Father knows what you need before you ask Him.”  Jesus in Matthew 6 “Prayer is the art of presence.  Where there is no wonder there is little depth…

“Patiently (pain) turns the charred icon of your falsity into the luminous icon of real presence.”  John O’Donahue “Reach here with your finger and behold my hands; reach here with your hand and touch my side.”  Jesus to Thomas, John 20 After the resurrection the wounds remain.  Jesus invited Thomas to touch them, to see…

“And God saw that it was good . . . very good!” Genesis 1 “I see the world, and I love it.” Isla Grace, age 3 Oh, what a beautiful morning! Oh, what a beautiful day Think of how different our lives would be if every day we started out that way! Think of how…

“Seek first the kingdom of God . . .”  Jesus in the Gospel of Matthew “I never saw a U-haul following a hearse” Anonymous We spend our lives pursuing happiness.  In so doing we are told we must accumulate, achieve,  and accomplish.  We pursue a degree.  Then a well-paying job.  Then a spouse.  Then a…