Relationship

Relationship

On Holy Thursday, when Jesus said, This is my body, was he referring only to the ordinary bread on the ordinary table in front of him? Father Richard Rohr, in his book The Universal Christ, believes that Jesus “was … speaking about the whole universe, about every...
Let us Boil Over!

Let us Boil Over!

We gather today for the transfer of leadership. If you count the transition from the three congregations, it is our sixth transfer. And with transition comes anxiety no matter the situation. Anxiety for the new team members. How will we gel as a team? What will be my...
Gospel Reflection: John’s Call

Gospel Reflection: John’s Call

Luke’s introduction to John the Baptist is quite top-heavy with important people: We are told in this Advent Gospel that John appeared when Pontius Pilate was governor of Judea, Herod tetrarch of Galilee, Philip tetrarch of Ituraea and Trachonitis, Lysanias tetrarch...
Hope for Us Stumbling, Bumbling Disciples

Hope for Us Stumbling, Bumbling Disciples

Because today’s gospel is one of those stories about the fumbling, bumbling disciples who all too often miss the mark of true discipleship, it provides hope for all the rest of us who are likewise stumbling along. First, James and John manipulatively try to trick...
Reflection: Don’t Let Healing Fall on Deaf Ears

Reflection: Don’t Let Healing Fall on Deaf Ears

Do you know someone who is deaf and has a speech impediment? In our senior building, there is such a gentleman. The healing that I observe he has experienced is very edifying! When I and others meet him, he is able to communicate a joyful greeting as well as sincere...