“And he was transfigured before them, and his face shone like the sun, and his clothes became dazzling white.” — Matthew 17:2 The Gospel reading from this past Second Sunday of Lent was about the Transfiguration of Jesus (Matthew 17:1-9). As John Foley, SJ, explains: “The apostles suddenly behold Jesus with his divinity shining forth. It … Continue reading Dazzling white
Lent
“An eye for an eye”
“The choices we make in our daily lives either push us away from God or draw us more closely to him.” — IgnatianSpirituality.com It’s interesting how the sequence of events can affect your decisions. At my job I receive many promotional emails, usually because I have filled out an online form to receive “free” information. … Continue reading “An eye for an eye”
Revolutionary Christianity
I have heard it said that it is easy to admire the teachings of Jesus, but it is difficult to follow them. In December I blogged about Aelred R. Rosser, a Catholic priest who wrote books on how to interpret and effectively proclaim Bible readings at Mass on Sundays and on holy days. His message for … Continue reading Revolutionary Christianity
Who I truly am
Happy Ash Wednesday! Relatives, friends, and I are reading "The Little Black Book," published by the Diocese of Saginaw, MI. It contains "six-minute reflections on the Passion according to John." Last Sunday's reflection was about prayer. It explained that prayer is “simply tuning in to God’s presence … within me at the deepest part of … Continue reading Who I truly am
Jazzed By Jesus 