Reflections of a Roman Catholic Priest
Click here for this weekend's readings. In all of the readings today, we see the heart of God burning with desire for us. His heart is moved with pity for us because we are troubled and abandoned, like sheep without a shepherd. He desires that we might belong to Him and He to us. There... Continue Reading →
Image: Hattiesburg Community Church When do the Lord’s plans for us run out? Does He stop doing ‘new things’ after our eightieth birthday? Surely ninety is too old for His mercies to still be new every morning? Clearly, though, this is not the Biblical witness. Think of Abraham and Sarah. Think of Zechariah and Elizabeth.... Continue Reading →
The Cry of an Anguished Lover: A reflection on Genesis chapter 3 “Where are you?” The great tragedy of the human race… Man turning away from his Divine Lover in pursuit of lesser loves. Bishop Robert Barron once reflected on this Fall, calling the question of God in the Garden the “cry of an anguished... Continue Reading →
The life of Jesus is a perfect demonstration of pure and beautiful love. Both His death and resurrection are testaments to the fact that His love is endless and unconditional. It is easy to say you love someone when they love you back. On the other hand, loving those who hate you is not as... Continue Reading →
Total Surrender 