On the Gift of Wisdom
A reflection on the gift of wisdom and its relevance to setting the right priorities. Have you ever found yourself in a situation where everything feels complicated, and no matter how hard you try, the solution seems elusive? I've been there, feeling lost at a crossroads, unsure of which path ...
Radical Generosity: A Story of Unfamiliar Grace
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
In Need of Saving Grace and Freedom
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 ...
The Eucharist and Life, Part II
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 ...
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 ...
The Eucharist as the Bread of Life
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, ...
Faith in the Bread from Heaven
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 ...
Feeding of the Five Thousand: The Eucharist and Us, Part II
In a previous reflection, I emphasized the importance of recognizing what Christ sees and does. Christ sees our needs and thirsty souls, offering His body and blood to quench our parched spirits and unite us with Him. Also, I hinted that what we bring to worship is of lesser importance ...