Radical Generosity: A Story of Unfamiliar Grace

Radical generosity

It’s not just about giving, but about giving in a way that challenges societal norms and personal comfort, inspired by the radical generosity of God. She is well-loved but often judged as being naive. Her generosity—details I won’t provide here—shocks family and friends. Many of her friends believe she allows herself to be taken advantage…

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Do Good Anyway

Do good anyway

A meditation on how to handle envy while staying true to a righteous path. You walk into a clean home or hop into an impeccably neat car that smells fresh. Everything seems perfectly in place—no dust or dirt, just perfect order. At that moment, perhaps without even realizing it, you reflect on your surroundings—your car,…

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Living Faith: A Call to Listening and Action

Living Faith: a Call to Listening and Action

Think about when someone’s gesture of love or care was helpful when you needed it most. How did you feel about it? I have had many of those moments, and one often comes to mind. It happened when I was a kid. Someone I least expected showed me an act of love and sacrifice, defending…

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In Need of Saving Grace and Freedom

In need of saving grace

A conversation on freedom, healing, and the power of touch. Hospitals often reveal our human needs. Within their walls, we witness firsthand our vulnerabilities. The strong and the weak, the wealthy and the poor, white and black, all share the same fate. We lie on uncomfortable beds, moved about in ways we might not have…

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The Eucharist and Life, Part II

The Eucharist and Life

Let’s continue our discussion on the Eucharist as a source of life. In other words, life in the Eucharist. We’ve seen that in the New Testament, life is often understood as a profound, spiritual state of being that transcends mere physical existence and is closely linked to heavenly realities. How do these concepts relate to…

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The Eucharist and Life

The Eucharist and Life

This conversation is on the understanding of the Eucharist as life. Earlier, I discussed the profound meaning of the Eucharist as the bread of life. I left the reader with a question: What does it mean to have faith in Jesus as the bread of life? What is life? As we delve deeper into this…

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The Eucharist as the Bread of Life

A person holding up a cup and a cross

A conversation on Jesus, and the Eucharist, as the bread of life The events across many parts of the USA following the hurricane in early August 2024 prompted me to reconsider my appreciation for a humble staple: bread. Bread has never been my go-to food, yet each time I indulge, it tastes surprisingly delightful. However,…

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Faith in the Bread from Heaven

A loaf of bread and some wine in a vase

Last Sunday, I discussed how the Lord Jesus fed thousands by the Sea of Galilee (Jn 6:1-15), pointing to the Eucharist. Previously, I discussed the Eucharists as thanksgiving for creation, for redemption, and for sanctification. Today’s reflection continues from last Sunday’s (Jn 6:24-35). After feeding the five thousand, Jesus leaves the western shore of Galilee,…

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Feeding of Five Thousand: The Eucharist and Us, Part I

A group of people sitting on top of a hill.

The miraculous feeding of the five thousand (John 6:1-15) is not just a testament to Jesus’ compassion but a profound revelation of his identity as the Messiah and the divine mystery of the Eucharist. In this miraculous event, we see more than just a miracle of provision; we witness the transformative power of Christ’s mission…

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