Readings: Wisdom 2:12, 17–20Psalm 54:3–8James 3:16–4:3Mark 9:30–37 Reflection: Our deepest desires and greatest call The gospel for this Sunday is about...
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In the days following the fall of the Afghan government in mid-August, I found myself riveted by the photojournalism coming out of Kabul—desperate people...
Readings (Year B): Isaiah 50:5–9Psalm 116:1–9James 2:14–18Mark 8:27–35 Reflection: Faith without works is dead When I was in high school, my youth group...
Got a burning question? Click here to Ask an Apostle. Q: My brother has decided to leave the church. How can I help bring him back? —Saving Souls? A: This is a...
On a beautiful day in the early summer of 2018, I was puttering around my apartment and getting ready for a parish visit. I was content in my work at an...
“Free: spinach dip from Jewel. Bought last week and tried it but don’t like it.” The above post caught my eye as I was scrolling through Facebook one day. Who...
Readings (Year B): Isaiah 35:4–7Psalm 146:6–10 James 2:1–5Mark 7:31–37...
My ministry focuses on speaking and writing about race and sexuality. Lately, in discussions after online lectures or webinars, I hear the following questions...
Readings (Year B): Deuteronomy 4:1–2, 6–8Psalm 15:2–5James 1:17–18, 21–22, 27Mark 7:1–8, 14–15, 21–23 Reflection: God’s justice today The dehumanizing...
Got a burning question? Click here to Ask an Apostle. Q: When I try to pray, I always lose focus after a couple minutes. Is this normal? How can I learn to...
