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A mentor of mine uses this phrase to describe our tears. How does that sit with you? What is your experience? The world has given us...

21 He said to them, “Is a lamp brought in to be put under the bushel basket, or under the bed, and not on the lampstand? 22 For there is...

You are loved, accepted and included. Love breathed you into existence even if your parents didn't show you how valuable you truly are....

I have been reflecting on the various debates I engaged in with my Mom and my sister over the years. We are all deeply committed...

If you have read my blogs before you know I am a public processor. I don't believe that masks and pretending to have it all together is a...

Is repentance just an archaic word? For many of us it brings to mind hell-fire preaching and decision making to believe Jesus is God and...

This one was very hard to write. But in light of George Floyd it must be shared. It is personal and I share my shame. It is a healthy...

A friend was asking about how to read the Bible without the lens of legalism which is a great question!! I know that when I am feeling...

I can truly see how spiritual America is these days. Even if a bit agnostic. We practice gratitude, mindfulness and often send good vibes...

There is a fair amount of discussion about the man who stopped a more widespread shooting by killing the man intending harm. As...

Art 'The Rest Among The Shepherds' by Massimo Barbi Christmas is here! Alleluia! Merry Christmas to you and yours! This is a major feast...

Jesus answered them, “Go and tell John what you hear and see: the blind receive their sight, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, the...

In the spirit of John the Baptist, this will likely make some people mad. My hope is for introspection after the anger. Not a quick...

I really like how one of our priests, Mtr Kelly, jokingly said this today "In the Christian calendar, this is our New Year. Now prepare...

Why did I gravitate towards this image of Jesus as a young man? Jesus looks like more of a mythic person. He looks more like Conan the...

I want to share some thoughts and pieces of my story that are hard to share. Light and grace always defeats darkness and shame so here I...

Note: This will probably be a few blogs. When I reference Scripture I will bracket with asterisks. This is my journey of understanding at...

I love praise and worship music. It's emotion and connection is almost mystical. It took me a little longer to get used to the dominant...

Today the Church celebrates All Saints Day. We look back at the heroes of the faith and allow them to inspire us to greater devotion to...