Category: Speaking to the Soul

“This, I believe–the fact that somewhere down the line James changed his mind–is today’s Good News.”

“We talk about faith, but too often we make decisions out of fear or anxiety or cynicism.”

“‘I don’t know why it should affect me in this way. Perhaps, it reminds me that life really is a beautiful fairy tale.'” (from The Letters of Rosa Luxemburg)

“Take a moment and look. Close your eyes and listen. See the hope that surrounds you. And repeat as needed.”

“Is not Jesus himself acknowledging his wandering life? Did he not sometimes dream of a quiet life, such as that at the family home in Bethany?”

“What belongs to God is the blood and breath of all living creatures, Roman and Jewish alike — and all creation from the dust in the road to the galaxies in their courses. “

“One of the significant issues in this election is somewhat hidden from sight – religion. We’ve heard lots about Evangelicals, Catholics, and others expressing their religious stances on things. Still, there are those of us who quietly look at what God has asked us to do and tried to get on with it to make God’s wishes reality.”

“On the cross was a fragrant red rose. I stood there transfixed by the convergence of the past, my present and the future.”

“St. Teresa also said, “The feeling also remains that God is on the journey, too.” We can pray as an act of love by accompanying each other in our joys and sorrows, by turning aside from the contempt the world around us may revel in.”

“And therein lies the irony. We pray to God to accomplish the weeding while God prays to us to accomplish the weeding. Both And.”