A reminder for today—Jesus lived life as a human just like us, so he understands the struggles we’re going through. We can always come to Him without fear or shame. Heb 2:14-18: “Surely he did not help angels but rather the descendants of Abraham; therefore, he had to become like his brothers and sisters in…
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Today’s Reading: To Love and Be Loved
Today’s reading is something all of us should refocus on. It’s so easy to get lost in one’s own worries and interests, whether school, work, or other projects, when all our souls need is to love and be loved. “Brothers and sisters: If there is any encouragement in Christ, any solace in love, any participation…
Unity in the Eucharist
As a Catholic, the Eucharist is very dear to my heart, and it saddens me that other Christians don’t get to experience this incredible mystery. It is such an incredible gift. God gives Himself to us in a very beautiful and intimate way—literally gives Himself to us, body and blood. Personally, I am very much…
Going Home: The Book Of Numbers & The Resurrection
Last Lent (the 40 days of preparation for Easter), I decided to start reading the Bible every day again, and read it from start to finish. As Easter was nearing, I was just finishing up reading Numbers, as the Israelites near Canaan. I thought it was so appropriate then—but even though it’s not Easter time…
Redemptive Suffering & The Book of Judges
Today I wanted to share with you a reflection I wrote last month. I was reading Judges and listening to a talk by Dr. Scott Hahn (Theology Professor at Franciscan University), “Making Sense of Suffering.” It’s a topic we all struggle with at one time or another. In his talk, Scott Hahn explains how, as…
Beloved Dreamer 