The Mustard Seed: Understanding the Workings of God’s Grace
A reflection on the working of grace like a mustard seed. I had a warm and uplifting conversation with a teen in Dublin who is passionate about his faith. He had a unique boldness regarding his identity as a believer in Christ. The freshness of his love for the Lord ...
The Eucharist as Thanksgiving for Sanctification
Previously I wrote about the Eucharist as thanksgiving and praise to God for creation and redemption. In this last of three articles on the Eucharist as thanksgiving, I will discuss the aspect of sanctification. Trinitarian Dimension of the Eucharist The trinitarian dimension of the Eucharistic praise relates to the Father ...
The Eucharist: Thanksgiving and Praise for Redemption
In the first part of this blog, I discussed the Eucharist as a thanksgiving and praise to God the Father for creation. Now, let's look at the Eucharist as an act of thanksgiving for redemption. I'd emphasize the role of sacrifice. Thanksgiving for Redemption With two decades in Holy Orders, ...
The Eucharist: Thanksgiving and Praise for Creation
In this series of reflections on the Eucharist, I will explore various topics centered around the theme of the Eucharist as the "source and summit of our Christian life." These reflections will include discussions on the Eucharist as an act of thanksgiving and as the bread of life, with a ...
What Does Seeing Jesus Mean Today?
In the endless streams of Internet notifications, pop-up ads, AI signals, and binge-watching demanding our attention, the quest to "see Jesus" may seem like a throwback to a bygone era. Yet, the idea of wanting to encounter Christ, to truly see and understand his message, remains as relevant and urgent ...
Life, Death, and the Number 4
Life, Death, and the Number 4, like characters in an epic saga, represent a foundational narrative in many belief systems, cultures, and philosophies. They interweave in a harmonious yet often perplexing pattern, offering solemn reflection and profound revelation. This piece explores the convergence of these motifs through the perspective of ...
The Ten Words: God’s Universal Roadmap for Success
One of the most profound dialogues in history occurs when God speaks to humanity. This interaction between the divine and the mortal is not an accusation or a warning. Instead, it is the outpouring of divine affectionate words, a pure act of love, and a precise sense of direction. Exodus ...
Love As a Joyful Experience of Letting Go
On this Ash Wednesday, which falls on Valentine's Day, a reflection on love seems fitting. Love is a universal emotion, quality, and virtue deeply embedded in our hearts and lives, and its broad definition is commonly understood. Yet, let's delve deeper into one of its aspects we seldom consider–love as ...
The Hoarding Epidemic: More than What Meets the Eye
Picture the jumbled mountains of knickknacks and clutter on the hit TV series Hoarders. It's easy to dismiss such extreme cases as rarities, anomalies beyond "my" reality. "I can't be that person or those people," we might be quick to declare. Yet, beneath this spectacle lies an uncomfortable truth: a ...
Cover-up: A Discussion on the Impact of Distraction on a Leader
David's story in the Bible serves as an ideal case study for understanding human nature and the reality of cover-up. It exemplifies the best within each of us and our internal demons. In previous works, I reflected on some of David's remarkable virtues–faithfulness, service, hard work, discipline, gratitude, and various ...