St. Thomas is well-known for his doubt after hearing the news of Jesus' resurrection. Yet Thomas' unwillingness to believe was probably more than just doubt-- it was a strategy to... read more →
We are continuously faced with uncertainty in life, but even more so right now. It would be easy for that uncertainty fester into a spiritual anxiety. But we have a... read more →
Before the crucifixion in John’s Gospel, Jesus spends three chapters on his final words to his friends and one chapter on his final prayer to his Father in heaven. Since... read more →
When Jesus says, “love one another, just as I have loved you,” we need to take a moment to notice what that means. How does Jesus love? Exploring the gospels gives... read more →
The Good Shepherd is a wonderful and poetic image of a God who loves us and leads us. To be a Christian leader, we have to learn to follow. Following... read more →
The sacrament of Confirmation is about recommitting our lives to Christ, being filled with the Holy Spirit, and going out into the world in love. On Sunday, 26 members of... read more →
Doubt can close us off and make it difficult to trust ourselves or others. It can be self-assured or self-destructive, which are equally bad. We have plenty of reasons to... read more →
Happy Easter! The beauty of our faith as Christians is that we believe in a God who gives life, even in the midst of death. When you find yourself in... read more →
On the day of Pentecost, the Holy Spirit moved in a new way. Rather than being given to a few people, at particular times, in particular places, the Holy Spirit... read more →
It would be easy for us to become discouraged on the Feast of the Ascension. Jesus has departed into heaven, and we are left here with this incredible weight on... read more →