How Will You Respond “If Today You Hear God’s Voice”?

“My dad’s not hard of hearing -- he’s hard of listening.”  Read More

You Don’t Qualify to Follow Christ? Good!

Perhaps God uses those who appear the most implausible as a powerful reminder that we are all the least likely. Read More

Morality Beyond “Intrinsically Disordered”: Our Call to Announce Justice

"What then is my role in living a moral life as an LGBTQ Catholic? How am I called to announce God’s justice?" Read More

Jesus’ Baptism Reveals a Rainbow Christ

I see the Rainbow Christ who mirrors the image of God in all of us.  I see the fragility of our life. I see eyes of love, compassion, inclusiveness and peace. Read More

Celebrating God’s Outrageous Openheartedness on Epiphany

The message of the Epiphany is about universal inclusiveness.  There’s no ambiguity in the story, no one at the door checking ID, no Point of Entry, no test of orthodoxy, no loyalty oaths. Read More

The Holy Family: It’s Complicated

Despite the depictions on countless greeting cards and stained glass windows, Mary, Joseph, and Jesus did not truly resemble a stereotypical modern, white, suburban family. Read More

The Woman Who Said “Yes” to God

Choice and freedom are central to the Annunciation story. Mary’s consent was needed. God waited. Read More

Oaks of Righteousness

The magnificence of oak and its associations with life, strength, wisdom, nobility, loyalty, longevity, heritage and honor, symbolizes a God who delights in extravagant blessing.  Read More

Finding Courage to Speak Our “Yes” to God

"I find myself stepping further and further out of the shadows and into the light of God which I believe we are each called to enter." Read More

The Man Who Pointed to Christ

His mission encompassed just one word: “Prepare.” Read More