“Unpartitioned seeing is the sort of wisdom that grows out of a spiritual practice. Resting in God in centering prayer, talking with God in Lectio Divina, being mindful of every step, welcoming every emotion, we come to trust that what we can’t tolerate must have a place. This makes speaking truth to power all the more necessary.”
“It’s hard to turn against the tide of materialism and concretism; the desire for long life, safety and security. It’s a world view in which we think we’re in charge.”
“We cannot exist as Christians unless we stand in our sin and ask for forgiveness, promising reparations where we can make them. And we cannot hedge just because telling the truth would cost us everything.”
“I remember speaking those words, and how shame washed over me in a hot tide. Nobody was at all interested in letting me off the hook, either. Everyone was furious at me, and quite rightly so.”
“Wrestling with ourselves destroys a kind of innocent belief in infallibility and power. It seriously stops us in our tracks and leaves us vulnerable.”
“When we invite people to share with us the joy of serving God, we don’t have to argue against what might be keeping them from doing this. We don’t need to act more assured, more pious, more evolved or even more authentic than we really are. God speaks through us best when we are simply living our lives as disciples, listening to God in prayer and following the Way of Christ, which is the way of love – always the way of love.”
“Jesus seems to downplay the role of faith here, though. Even the tiniest bit is enough, he says. You don’t need more than you have.”
“As we muse on it, letting God’s word inform our lives, we are brought to the understanding that the beggar at our doors is our responsibility. This can be any doors: the doors to our nation, our community, our homes, or our hearts. We are called to unlock, open up, to be in relationship, and to give generously.”
“I enjoy thinking of God as the “dishonest manager”. God sneaks up on us, changing the standard by which we measure our value, making us see ourselves as paid up in all our debts.”
“Each family that awaits judgment at the borders of the U.S. is a holy family. Not only is each beloved of God, but each has a potential destiny of profound benefit to the world.”