A cheerful, happy saint is not the common stereotype. We often think of saints as serious, overly pious, and dour. But why not happy? After all, according to St. Philip, “Cheerful people are led more easily to conversion.” Continue reading Being Cheerful; Memorial of Saint Philip Neri
Our language is an important part of who we are, it informs how we think and how we see the world. If we learn a second language our world expands. If our language is taken away, a part of us goes missing. Continue reading Speaking Plainly; Monday in the Seventh Week of Easter
The Gospel today gives us a glimpse of what that direction forward looks like. This group of misfits, that Jesus called to be his disciples, let go of their fear and doubt and went on to change the world, bringing Good News and hope. Continue reading “I am With You Always”; Feast of the Ascension of the Lord
Today’s missionaries have as much to learn as we do to share. Though our language might not be exactly the same, it is the same Spirit at work in us all. Continue reading God Goes Before Us; Saturday in the Sixth Week of Easter
Nobody wants to feel pain. Our readings today remind us however that if we embrace our faith, we can turn suffering into something else, into something new. Continue reading You Will Weep and Mourn; Friday in the Sixth Week of Easter
