Living the Rule 
Stories and examples of how monastics and oblates live out the Rule in their daily lives.
Move forward
One of the biggest temptations for those on the spiritual path, and one I have fallen into often, is self absorption. Looking inward is important, self knowledge, or the growth in it, is an absolute necessity, painful though it is. Self knowledge allows us to face up to our own sins, but not only that,… Read More ›
Sisyphus
A lot of time is spent quoting scripture. Verses lined up to prove some point or another, usually aimed at an opponent, real, or imagined. Then the other side, if real, could have their own set of verses, to prove that their point which is also based on scripture. Then of course both sides think… Read More ›
Posturing
So many people with strong opinions, all this hubris, for what? So little understood so much surety about ones stance, showing disdain for the masses, usually it seems , it is always someone else, whom belong to that throng, the speaker exempt adolescent posturing, so called rational men and women, degrading themselves by their arrogance…. Read More ›
Invisible people
I have talked with people, who tell me that they often feel taken for granted by pretty much everyone. They are nice, do their jobs perfectly and are always available when others are in need. Often making great sacrifices in order to do so, yet they feel unappreciated. I had a talk with a woman… Read More ›
In the least
In praying, the Christian always stands with Christ in the middle of history. Our history, for Christ has been always present in the lives of men, walking with us, dwelling within our hearts, for he is the Word after all. In the beginning was the Word, by that we are all held in existence, for… Read More ›
What do you say?
When tragedy comes home to roost, taking it’s rest among what is left, chards only black as midnight, beauty gone forever below the sod, the gaping inner void it leaves behind, bleeding wounds that will never really heal; what do you say? Clichés is all that can roll out, for gentle words do little to… Read More ›
Bold Red
Tiny choices bear far flung fruit, the seeds germinate each in their own time, waiting for abundance of whatever sort to come forth. Some fruit sweet to the taste, others bitter, then there are those which are poison, spreading pain, death and fear. Often planted deep, hidden, for generations, when its growth suddenly hits the… Read More ›
Deluge of criticism after abortion funding revealed in health care law
Washington D.C., Sep 16, 2014 / 02:02 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- Pro-life groups have responded forcefully to a new report finding that despite promises from President Barack Obama, more than 1,000 health care plans under the Affordable Care Act cover abortion.“[T]he President issued an executive order on March 24, 2010 that said: ‘the Act maintains current… Read More ›
No illusions
I had the honor of visiting a prison here in Atlanta, in order to give an informal talk. Marco, both a friend and a mentor was the go between. It was through him that I had the pleasure of meeting the Rev. John Smith, who was the one who extended the invitation. I met Marco… Read More ›
Afternoon visit magnify
I drove one of my charges to visit a friend yesterday, he is 96 years old with a very healthy sense of humor, interested in many things but most of all he loves others. Her name is Claire the lady we visited, a very beautiful woman, kind, compassionate, who has her mother, and also a… Read More ›