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Today's second reading from the Letter to the Hebrews stresses the faith of Abraham. He answered God's call even though he didn't know where he was to go.  How does my faith compare to Abraham's? ... Read More

While Jesus is teaching his disciples, a rich man comes to Jesus and wants help in getting his share of the family inheritance. Jesus uses this event to teach about the trap of possessions. The... Read More

One of the dreams I had for a long time was to do retreat work.  That time did come, and in 2001 I was involved in directing at an individually directed retreat for the first time.  I was nervous... Read More

In Sunday's Gospel Jesus visits his dear friends Mary and Martha in Bethany.  Bethany, unlike the ever-bustling city of Jerusalem, lies quietly two miles away, a place Jesus loved to visit. After... Read More

A woman sat in my office, explaining how she and her friend had become mentors for two high school girls who were mentally disabled. The girls came from a sad home situation, and although they... Read More

Anyone familiar with farming or gardening knows that harvesting crops means getting out to the field. To borrow from a pastor's homily, "You don't open the barn doors and expect the crop to... Read More

When Jesus calls us to be his disciples he expects us to respond immediately without looking back. Sure, we're willing to walk with Him ... So, are we ready to walk with Jesus wherever he leads us?... Read More

In Sunday's Gospel, Jesus asked his disciples, "Who do the crowds say that I am?" The disciples replied, "Some say John the Baptist, others say Elijah or one of the prophets has arisen."... Read More

A friend recently commented that men aren't inclined to apologize. Maybe, maybe not.  I tend to think our culture frowns upon people who apologize. We perceive them as weak. Is there a connection... Read More

When I was a child, my father died leaving my mother to raise three young children and run a farm. Our community let us know we would not bear our grief alone as they filled our little church... Read More