Living with Little Faith
Matthew’s famous teaching on the lilies of the field contains the first occurrence of a phrase he uses to describe the Christian Life. It is a life of “little faith.”
Air
This is a new video on the Holy Spirit. God’s Spirit moves in us and through us–as close to us as the air we take in and breathe out.
Searching for Pearls
The scandal of Jesus’ parable of the pearl of great price is that God is the merchant, and God is searching for us.
The Non-Violent Farmer
To absorb the attack, to deflect the insult is not a sign of weakness. It is the way of Christ.
What God Is Not
God is not anything which keeps you from God. Any image of God which alienates us from God is wrong.
Going In and Out
Christ, our good shepherd, both leads us in and leads us out. He gives us security, and he calls us to serve.
Three Words for Easter
If we examine three words from the Easter gospel, the deepest meaning of the feast will emerge.
Goodness in Temptation
Why would the Spirit of God lead Jesus into temptation? Perhaps there is something in temptation that can lead to our growth.
Teaching the Commandments
Jesus does only does ask us to follow God’s commandments. He asks us to teach others to do the same.
Taking Time to See
It takes time to be able to see. Blindness does not let go of us all at once. It takes patience and repeated efforts to open ourselves to the light.
Life in the Presence of Death
Jesus promises Martha, the sister of Lazarus, two kinds of life. It is important to understand and accept both of them.
Noticing the Details of Life
Today’s gospel calls us to see the world as God sees it, and God sees value in everything, even the details of life.