Sunday lectio
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How do we taste and see God’s goodness? Some people experience a perceptual phenomenon called synesthesia, a condition in which our senses cross wires. For example, some can say that they see orange or feel green, red may make them feel hot, or listening to music can change body temperature. Today’s psalm is an example…
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I had to dig to remember a fleshpot. It was a large boiler that could boil large amounts of meat or other foods. The Egyptian enslavers operated fleshpots to feed the enslaved people under their rule. In the First Reading, the Israelites complained to Moses and Aaron that it would have been better that they…
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I heard a simple message during one of the talks in Indianapolis for the Eucharistic Congress: “Stop living for God. Live from Him!” This quote is a call to live a Eucharistic-centered life. To live for God implies fighting for a slogan or ethical idea. To live from God orients us to our source. The…
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The most significant event in the Catholic American culture is the Eucharistic Congress in Indianapolis. After two months of accompanying our Lord through the four corners of North America, the pilgrimage has reached its climax with the largest gathering of Catholics nationwide. This Congress is a testament to the significance of our faith in the…
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Ministry can often be overwhelming, and many ministers lead to burnout. When we are not rooted in prayer and the promptings of the Holy Spirit, we can get burned out quickly! Ministry can be about production, numbers, and growth. We must always keep God’s call in our hearts throughout our ministry. The call must regularly…
Enlarge my heart 