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A challenge to the spiritual life on a jury
Last week I served on a jury. After being registered to vote for almost 50 years, my number was finally picked. As anyone who has served knows, there’s a lot of downtime. I tried…
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How I see my cancer in the gospel narrative
Bad news. I found out I have cancer in my prostate. Good news. It was caught early, there were only tiny amounts of cancer cells present, and it’s the slow-growing kind. The recommended…
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A weird scam at my retreat on hope
I’m a little embarrassed to share this, but I succumbed to a scam. Fortunately, no money was exchanged, but it completely changed the trajectory of a retreat I was leading. Even then, God…
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Las tres maneras de responder a la cruz
Homilia para la Fiesta de la Exaltatición de la Santa Cruz “El pueblo se impacientó y murmuró contra Dios” (Num 21:4b) Vivimos en un mundo roto. El plan de Dios para arreglar este…
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The three proper ways to respond to the cross
Homily for the Exaltation of the Holy Cross “With their patience worn out by the journey,the people complained against God.” (Num 21:4b) We live in a broken world. God’s plan to fix this…
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How to sing “Happy Birthday” to Mother Mary
A scene I witnessed at the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico City filled my heart with wonder. Among the hundreds of people milling about this most visited Catholic shrine in the…
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Is this the banquet Jesus had in mind?
Lunch is a central activity at Strong Life Rescue Mission for the homeless. As the hour approaches, there’s an anticipation. Some set up the tables, arrange the desserts, or pass out drinks, and ask…
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What is the fruit that ripens with silence?
Saint Teresa of Calcutta had an interesting business card. On the front, it simply said Mother Teresa, MC. No address. No phone number. No other contact information. On the back, she had a…
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New Additions to the Litany of Humility
Many Catholics form a love-hate relationship with the Litany of Humility. They love to pray it, but hate to be convicted by it. I’m guessing most people are like me. The first time through,…
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Cómo esperar con bendita esperanza
Homilia para XIX Domingo de Tiempo Ordinario Estén listos! Dichosos aquellos a quienes su señor, al llegar, encuentre en vela. (Lc 12:32-48) Al combinar los mensajes de todas estas lecturas, me viene a…
