Several years ago a series of books was published that deal with the question of “life, the universe, and everything.” The answer was revealed to be “42.” The confusion over this answer only served to point out that we really don’t know what the question is. Scripture sometimes sounds likeContinue Reading
Two thousand years ago, Christ came to set the world on fire. He brought a message of love for God that would affect how we lived our lives and lead us to build a society founded on justice and virtue. Through His disciples the flame of that message has spreadContinue Reading
To live as a Christian is to live a life that is constantly moving and active, a life of faith based on what God has taught us, and a life based on the knowledge that we will one day be called to account for ourselves. This is the life ofContinue Reading
One of the most difficult things for us to do is to maintain a certain detachment from the world we live in. Popular culture is increasingly secular and Christian mores and values are frequently dismissed or even openly attacked. Our attitude toward wealth and success is one of those dividingContinue Reading
Persistence is one of the hallmarks of Christian prayer. Abraham is persistent in interceding with God on behalf of the town of Sodom. Even so, Sodom was destroyed because not even 10 righteous men could be found. Were Abraham’s efforts in vain? Surely God knew the number of good peopleContinue Reading
In the story of Mary and Martha, we may be left a little confused. Why was Martha rebuked for her hospitality? Even looking to the first reading does not help much as it seems to be entirely focused on Abraham’s hospitality to the Lord. But remember, Martha was not scoldedContinue Reading
St. Paul’s Letter to the Colossians echoes the Gospel according to Saint John. “All things were made through Him, and without Him was not anything made that was made.” All of creation was made through Christ the Word. He is the archetype of all being and we are His image.Continue Reading
There are times when, despite our best efforts, we fail. Even though we know that our ministry is desperately needed, we are sometimes rejected. Jesus told us to work hard. He told us there would be difficulties because we are as lambs going out among wolves. He cautioned us toContinue Reading
The Church is often referred to as the Bark of Saint Peter. A bark is a type of boat. From its’ earliest days the Church was seen as a boat sailing on unpredictable and sometimes dangerous seas. It is unsurprising that this analogy was extended to the ship’s wheel thatContinue Reading
As Disciples of Christ we are called to decide every day to pick up our cross and follow Him. This goes much further than bearing our own little problems from day to day. It means that we are actually called to set aside those problems, and not let them distractContinue Reading