Enrolled in Christ
Each time we approach the Lord in the Scriptures, God, living and active, is preparing us to meet him in that time of prayer, in the life that waits on the other side of death and in the life we experience here and now. It is critical for us to [...]
In Need of a Savior
The central mystery for which we prepare in this season is that of the arrival of the Savior. God in human form, Jesus alone is capable of redeeming our race. By his qualifications of both full divinity and full humanity, Christ alone has the capacity to bridge the chasm between [...]
The Mercy of Evangelization
On this feast of Jesus Christ, King of the Universe, we close the Jubilee Year of Mercy with a little discussion of two of the more obscure spiritual works of mercy. Though it may not seem an obvious connection could be made, the United States Council of Catholic Bishops gives [...]
All For One, and One For All
This week, we have an opportunity to dwell on a wing of theology that most people don’t know by name. On the other hand, knowing of its existence illuminates the reason for this week’s Work of Mercy: pray for the living and the dead. Ecclesiology is the school of theological [...]
Where Your Treasure Lies
As we continue to ponder works of mercy, dwelling upon and carrying out acts that make the love of Christ both visible and concrete, we come to this Sunday’s readings, which call us to reform how we relate to earthly wealth and to one another. The first reading, from Amos, [...]
The Exercise of Mercy
As we begin to transition into the final few months of our meditations on mercy, in observance of this special Jubilee Year of Mercy, our attention will turn from what God’s mercy has been and means to us to what God’s mercy calls us to become — merciful. To this [...]
Rediscovering Hope
The last time I wrote for this space, I talked about contrition and what it may look like lived out by someone faithfully following Christ or striving to do so. In this Jubilee Year of Mercy, surely there is no doubt of the applicability of that particular topic. Another characteristic [...]
Anatomy of Contrition
Several weeks back, we had a series of articles that touched on guilt, conscience, and shame, all in light of God’s overwhelming mercy. The whole Church is celebrating the gift of mercy this year at the direction of the Holy Father, Pope Francis. Then, just last week, Fr. Steven mentioned [...]
State of the Parish — June 2016
You can download the audio from the “State of the Parish” talk here. 7 Year Gospel Vision for the Church of St. Peter’s: the first 4 to 5 years will be about strengthening foundations–the most important being our relationship with Jesus, with the Father, with the Holy Spirit. [...]
The Presence of Mercy
First off, I would be entirely remiss to fail in wishing a very restful and happy Mother’s Day to all who are called as mothers of any kind. Women offer the Church, and indeed the world, a grace and beauty, a strength with gentleness that is worthy of reflection in [...]
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