2nd Sunday of Lent – February 25, 2024

Those who climb the mountain (or like last week, go into the desert) experience being alone and isolated, alone and isolated from the ‘other voices’, so that alone with God, and isolated from the distractions and noise of everyday life we may listen to the words of Jesus.

Are You Open to Being Guided by Jesus?

Knowing we are loved is important, but hearing it is equally crucial. Can you hear God speaking to you: “You are my beloved Son, you are my beloved Daughter”?

A Good Trip to Morogoro

Before leaving Buhemba, I wanted to check out the progress of the new secondary school and the renovation of the athletic field.

1st Sunday of Lent – February 18, 2024

For many people, Lent is a somber time because of its emphasis on prayer, fasting, and almsgiving.   However, the Preface of Lent 1 suggests that this season includes joy

Lent is a Gift

It’s easy for us to think of Lent as something we do “for” God, or as something we “have” to do as Catholic Christians.  And one of the reasons is that we think in principle, we are supposed to do everything by ourselves – including our Lenten observances, whatever they may happen to be this year.

Ash Wednesday Reflection

“Turn away from sin and be faithful to the gospel.” ~ An excerpt from the late Bishop Brian Leo Hennessey, CR’s homily for Ash Wednesday