Could the Open Tomb Be the Start of Your Yes?
Saying ‘yes’ to religious life means stepping into that emptiness, trusting God will fill it with purpose. What ‘stone’ of doubt or comfort is Christ asking you to walk past to follow Him?
Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion – April 13, 2025
And so it begins: the holiest week of our faith. The opening volley of our faith reflections begins with Jesus’ humble but triumphant entry into Jerusalem.
True Greatness
As we approach Holy Thursday and the commemoration of Jesus’ gift of the Eucharist, it might be worth asking ourselves how do we come to the Lord’s table, who do we meet there, and how do we leave?
5th Sunday of Lent – April 6, 2025
John’s gospel about the woman who was caught in adultery has always stopped me in my tracks. It is frequently included among the gospels that show God’s forgiveness, that Jesus prioritizes mercy rather than punishment.
What Does God See When He Looks at You?
What if God isn’t waiting for you to be perfect – but calling you to start anew?
Kevin Donelson in Tanzania
Last summer I was at Kevin’s house for dinner, and I mentioned that it would be great if he were to come for a visit to Tanzania. A few months later, he informed me that he was coming for three weeks.
Solidarity Sunday – April 6, 2025
Donating to the Share Lent Campaign this Solidarity Sunday helps empower communities in the Global South with social, economic and ecological resilience. Fairer, stronger and greener communities make countries less vulnerable to indebtedness.
4th Sunday of Lent – March 30, 2025
God’s love is never something that we deserve or can earn…it is a free gift.
Coming Home
Discerning God’s will for our lives, or our vocation is in a real sense a “coming home” – but not to one or another particular set of circumstances, however they may “check off” off our boxes.
Last Synoptic Gospels & Acts Class
For the first time, I taught a class at Jordan University College, where our seminarians study Philosophy and Theology.