Author: Lora Walsh

Perhaps the sacraments have a force and urgency of their own, longing to connect with people. Can we pause to feel that sacramental desire?

A deep and lasting connection to God is formed one stitch at a time.

In today’s second reading, Saul makes his escape and forges new relationships whenever he hits walls in his ministry. To do so, he needs the help of others.

The apostles saw a lot of traffic between prison and temple in their ministries. How can walking the same path breathe new life into our faith and our criminal justice system?

Imagine what would happen if all the trees got together and tried to choose their king. There’s a warning in this story to all of us who are responsible for choosing our leaders, but we also have a lot to learn from the plants who turn down the position.

In the midst of a violent passage of Scripture, there is an invitation to contribute, even in small ways, to Christ’s larger victories of justice and peace.

Today’s passage from the Acts of the Apostles pairs well with a meal.

Now that both major parties have concluded their conventions, may we offer prayer for all whose lives of public service expose them to groundless hatred.

Today’s first reading has a special message of affirmation for southpaws. Yet many of us have characteristics that put us in a minority, and that might be instrumental for proclaiming the kingdom of God.