dialogue around the meaning of the words we use when speaking of the mystery we call GOD
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oy_rXu5_SjY Part of my work at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Lake Orion is working with our children, many from the Oxford school district in Michigan. We have this beautiful little room in the back called the atrium, with soft lighting and comfy pillows, in which we introduce our ancient prayer of the mass,... Continue Reading →
Often I think we have this image of Jesus in our mind as this peaceful, gentle, pious and soft-spoken person. I’m sure at times, probably most times, Jesus was a very tender person, just like each of us. But without a doubt, Jesus was also a bit of a trouble-maker, a rabble rouser, a rebel. In... Continue Reading →
As World War II was drawing to a close, allied forces gathered up all the hungry orphans they could find and gave them a safe place to be. Each child was given a comfortable bed, clean clothes and plenty to eat…they were well cared for, some for the first time in their young lives. But,... Continue Reading →
Fr. Ron Rolheiser says at the center of our lives there is an natural tension. On the one hand, “something in us wants to be different, wants to stand out; from the minute we’re born, we ache for our independence and uniqueness to be recognized. We don’t want to be the same as everyone else.... Continue Reading →
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