Let us no longer sit in the mud, the blood, the fear. Let us sleep in heavenly peace.
Silent Night of Contemplative Awe
December 23, 2011 by | Leave a Comment
We await fulfillment of a promise that stands outside time, a promise we mark on the calendar for our observance but which exists at all times. On the calendar we simply mark the day and time when we plan to open ourselves to the divine love that patiently awaits our arrival on bended knee.
Marriage and the Spiritual Journey (Part 3)
October 7, 2011 by | Leave a Comment
If we limit our analysis of the decline of marriage and family life to external symptoms we will fail to remedy the problem.
Marriage and the Spiritual Journey (Part 2)
October 6, 2011 by | Leave a Comment
Failure to make a positive difference in shaping the culture could have been predicted—it was only a matter of time until the decline was felt.
Marriage and the Spiritual Journey (Part 1)
October 5, 2011 by | Leave a Comment
In a recent talk on conflict resolution in marriage I offered a slightly different view of marriage.
Face of a Franciscan
September 1, 2011 by | Leave a Comment
Face Work is a social science discipline that studies a person’s need to Save Face, Protect Face, and Restore Face, thus managing threats to their social image, identity, or standing. The ultimate tool for effective Face Work is hinted at in friar Murray Bodo’s phrase “the Face of a Franciscan.”
The Trees Cried
August 15, 2011 by | Leave a Comment
In the final analysis, while we may need to set up a robust defense against madness, overcoming evil has more to do with the power of prayer and our ability to expand the love shared among “brothers and sisters” on this planet.
Saint Peter’s Dilemma
April 29, 2011 by |
In previous posts I addressed deception. Many assume deception must be handled in an adversarial “gotcha” manner, complete with a Perry Mason moment that exposes the deceitful party.
A Saint’s Advice
February 3, 2011 by |
St. Antony counsels us to meditate continually on the Apostle Paul’s words, “Let not the sun go down upon your wrath” (Eph. 4:26).
Softening Hearts
November 27, 2010 by |
I lost my composure. During Thanksgiving Mass. This is what happened…