As we minister to others it is important that we learn to take off our own blinders so that we can see those on the margins that we often overlook. Each and every person that we encounter has a story that needs to be heard and is deserving of our attention and love. Continue reading Great is Your Faith; Wednesday in the Eighteenth Week of Ordinary Time
When we face difficult situations, our faith in God allows us to let go of our fear. Like Peter, we can reach out our hand and pray, “Lord save us”, and Jesus will be there to help us along the way. Continue reading Do not be Afraid; Monday in the Eighteenth Week of Ordinary Time
When we feel overwhelmed by the change that is going on around us it is good to step back and get some perspective…We might not feel like we have much to hold on to when the world is running amok, but our faith tells us that at the end of the day, Jesus is the rock to whom we must cling. Continue reading The Peace that God Offers; Saturday in the Thirteenth Week of Ordinary Time
“Blessed are those who have not seen and yet come to believe”, Jesus says to Thomas or perhaps he is saying that to us. We, who have not seen with our own eyes, rely on firm foundations to bolster our belief. Continue reading Built on Strong Foundations; Feast of Saint Thomas