Plan like you'll live a thousand years or as if you might die in a day--that's life in the Spirit. How can these two perspectives go together? It's good to plan for the long term, because as part of the Body of Christ, what you do to build the Kingdom can leave a legacy for many generations. But … [Read more...] about Long-term planning in the Spirit
Easter Energy
What's the source of Easter energy? When Cardinal Keeler said daily Mass in the mornings at the Basilica, he would say that "we are treated to the book of Acts during Easter." This was a "treat" to read in place of the Old Testament readings because we get to see the resurrection power exhibited … [Read more...] about Easter Energy
Grief about a bigger fire
From a distance I thought these were three sacred ministers at a solemn high mass, the reflectors looking like gold ribbon on a dalmatic. We can pray for such a mass to happen here again. The news of Notre Dame Cathedral is hard to absorb, so momentous and tragic a loss it is of one of the … [Read more...] about Grief about a bigger fire
What the asclepius means for you
What is the origin of the universal medical symbol of the snake? Embrace the corollary in Christ. Did you ever wonder what the universal medical symbol means? I'm thinking of the symbol that has one (or two) snakes wrapped around a staff--we see it on most ambulances and on other medical … [Read more...] about What the asclepius means for you
Living Water in Lent
Was the prophecy of water flowing out of the temple ever fulfilled? Here's an important reading from Mass this week:The angel brought me, Ezekiel, back to the entrance of the temple of the LORD, and I saw water flowing out from beneath the threshold of the temple toward the east.Wherever the river … [Read more...] about Living Water in Lent
Recognizing Riches in Lent
You may have heard it said, "You can't out-give God." In other words, whenever you give something up for the Lord, you get more in return. But it is possible to fail to recognize the depth of his riches when they're offered. This brings us to Lent, which is a time to appreciate the depth of … [Read more...] about Recognizing Riches in Lent